Year: 11 (Stage 1) – Elective
Length: Semester (10 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Justin Lodge
Recommended Background: C Grade or better in Year 10 Mathematics.
Content: General Mathematics extends students’ mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving. A problem-based approach is integral to the development of mathematical models and the associated key ideas in the topics. These topics cover a diverse range of applications of mathematics, including personal financial management, measurement and trigonometry, the statistical investigation process, modelling using linear and non-linear functions, and discrete modelling using networks and matrices.
This subject prepares students for entry to tertiary courses requiring a non-specialised background in mathematics.
Stage 1 General Mathematics provides the foundation for further study in Stage 2 General Mathematics or Stage 2 Essential Mathematics. Students who complete 10 credits of this subject with a C grade or better will meet the numeracy requirement of the SACE.
Assessment: Students are assessed using the SACE Performance Standards. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:
- Assessment Type 1: Skills and Applications Tasks (at least two per semester)
- Assessment Type 2: Mathematical Investigation (at least one per semester)
Students provide evidence of their learning through four assessments.
Additional Charges: Students will be required to purchase a Graphics Calculator.