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Course No: 11236 Year 11, 30125 Year 12 Standard 1, 15236 Year 12 Standard 2
Course Description
Course Description
Mathematics Standard students use mathematics to make informed decisions in their daily lives. Students develop understanding and competence in mathematics through real-world applications. These skills can be used in a range of concurrent HSC subjects.
In Mathematics Standard 2 students extend their mathematical skills beyond Stage 5 without the in-depth knowledge of higher mathematics that the study of calculus would provide. This course prepares students for a wide range of educational and employment aspirations, including continuing their studies at a tertiary level.
What Students Learn
What Students Learn
The study of Mathematics Standard 2 in Stage 6:
Enables students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in working mathematically and in communicating concisely and precisely
Provides opportunities for students to consider various applications of mathematics in a broad range of contemporary contexts through the use of mathematical modelling and use these models to solve problems related to their present and future needs
Provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of and skills in further aspects of mathematics for concurrent HSC studies
Provides an appropriate mathematical background for students entering the workforce or undertaking further tertiary training.
Please read through the questions below to determine if they address any concerns you have regarding subject choices. For any question that is not addressed here, you are encouraged to raise it via the Live Events link found on the home page.
Who should I contact if I have further questions?
Who should I contact if I have further questions?
You can contact Ms Doyle (Head of Mathematics) for more information.
Will Mathematics Standard be scaled badly and lower my ATAR?
Will Mathematics Standard be scaled badly and lower my ATAR?
It depends on what result you attain. Students who attain a Band 5 or 6 in Standard will not have their ATAR result disadvantaged. It has been shown from past results that a high band in Standard is better than scoring a low band in Mathematics Advanced.
I am studying Mathematics 5.1 in Year 10, should I be considering Mathematics Standard?
I am studying Mathematics 5.1 in Year 10, should I be considering Mathematics Standard?
Yes, you should. Speak to your current Mathematics teacher to see if you are more suited to Standard 2 or Standard 1. If you do not need an ATAR, it is possible to do the Standard 1 course in Stage 6, which is easier than the Standard 2 course. In Standard 2 you will be required to sit the HSC examination.
How much time should I expect to put into this subject outside of school?
How much time should I expect to put into this subject outside of school?
For success in Mathematics Standard, students should aim to complete 30 minutes of homework each night or approximately 2- 3 hours a week.
How is WCCS supporting Mathematics course choices?
How is WCCS supporting Mathematics course choices?
From 2020, WCCS will be placing students in Mathematics courses based on their performance, with a particular focus on their Year 10 results. If students wish to select challenging courses like Mathematics Standard, then they are reminded that they need to demonstrate their capabilities in Year 10 assessments. Students who fail to demonstrate their capacity for Mathematics Standard will be required to do so for the remainder of Year 10 if they would like to be considered at the end of the year. In this way we are seeking to motivate students to work to their personal best and demonstrate readiness for this senior course.
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Important NESA Information
Important NESA Information
2 units for each of Year 11 and Year 12
Board Developed Course
Exclusions: Students may not study any other Stage 6 mathematics Year 11 course in conjunction with the Mathematics Standard Year 11 course, or any other Stage 6 mathematics Year 12 course in conjunction with the Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 course.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
The Mathematics Standard 1 Year 11 course has been developed on the assumption that students have studied the content and achieved the outcomes of the NSW Mathematics Years 7–10 Syllabus and in particular, the content and outcomes of all substrands of Stage 5.1 and the following substrands of Stage 5.2:
Area and surface area, Financial mathematics, Linear relationships, Non-linear relationships, Right-angled triangles (Trigonometry), Single variable data analysis, Volume, some content from Equations, some content from Probability.
Course Description
Course Description
The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course is a common course for all students studying the Mathematics Standard syllabus. In Year 12 students can elect to study either the Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 course (Category B) or the Mathematics Standard 2 Year 12 course (Category A).
Mathematics Standard Year 11 course content that is essential for Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 is identified by the symbol ◊.
Students studying the Mathematics Standard 1 course may elect to undertake an optional HSC examination.
To be eligible for an ATAR, students studying the Mathematics Standard 1 course must undertake a pattern of study to satisfy the ATAR requirements and complete the optional HSC examination. For the purposes of calculating the ATAR, no more than 2 units from Category B courses can be included.
All students studying the Mathematics Standard course in Stage 6 will have the opportunity to enhance their numeracy skills and capabilities. The content of the course aligns with Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework.
All students studying the Mathematics Standard 2 course will sit for an HSC examination.
Main Topics Covered
Main Topics Covered
Year 11 Standard
Topic: Algebra
Formulae and Equations
Linear Relationships
Topic: Measurement
Applications of Measurement
Working with Time
Topic: Financial Mathematics
Money Matters
Topic: Statistical Analysis
Data Analysis
Relative Frequency and Probability
Year 12 Standard 1
Topic: Algebra
Types of Relationships
Topic: Measurement
Right-angled Triangles
Rates
Scale Drawings
Topic: Financial Mathematics
Investment
Depreciation and Loans
Topic: Statistical Analysis
Further Statistical Analysis
Topic: Networks
Networks and Paths
Year 12 Standard 2
Topic: Algebra
Types of Relationships
Topic: Measurement
Non-right-angled Triangles
Rates and Ratios
Topic: Financial Mathematics
Investments and Loans
Annuities
Topic: Statistical Analysis
Bivariate Data Analysis
The Normal Distribution
Topic: Networks
Network Concepts
Critical Path Analysis
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