Stage 1 Mathematical Methods
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Year 10 Mathematical Methods
Subject Description
Mathematics at Stage 1 builds on the mathematical knowledge, understanding, and skills that students have developed in Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability during Year 10.
Stage 1 Mathematical Methods is organised into topics that broaden students’ mathematical experience and provide a variety of contexts for incorporating mathematical arguments and problem-solving. The topics provide a blending of algebraic and geometric thinking. In this subject there is a progression of content, applications, and level of sophistication and abstraction.
Students must successfully complete Year 10 Mathematical Methods with a minimum of a B grade.
Students will undertake the following topics:
- Functions and graphs
- Polynomials
- Trigonometry
- Counting and statistics
- Growth and decay
- Introduction to differential calculus
Stage 1 Mathematical Methods 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) (75%) and Mathematical Investigations (25%).
Stage 2 Mathematical Methods
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