Stage 1 General Mathematics
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Successful completion of year 10 General Mathematics.
Subject Description
Students extend their mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving and mathematical modelling in everyday contexts.
A problem-based approach is integral to the development of mathematical skills and the associated key ideas in this subject.
Topics studied cover a range of applications of mathematics, including personal financial management, measurement and trigonometry, the statistical investigation process, modelling using linear functions, and discrete modelling using networks and matrices.
Students will undertake the following topics:
- Measurement
- Applications of trigonometry
- Statistical investigation
- Investing and borrowing
- Matrices and networks
- Linear and exponential functions and their graphs
Stage 1 General Mathematics allows students to achieve the numeracy requirement in the SACE. Students who achieve a C grade or better in this subject meet the compulsory 10-credit numeracy requirement.
Assessment components include Skills and Application Tasks (tests) (65%) and Mathematical Investigations (35%).
Stage 2 General Mathematics
Stage 2 Essential Mathematics
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