Year: 12 (Stage 2) – Elective
Length: Semester (20 SACE Credits)
Contact Person: Justin Lodge
Recommended Background: Successful completion of Stage 1 Mathematics or General Mathematics for the full year.
Content: Stage 2 General Mathematics offers students the opportunity to develop a strong understanding of the process of mathematical modelling and its application to problem solving in everyday workplace contexts. A problem-based approach is integral to the development of both the models and the associated key concepts in the topics. These topics cover a range of mathematical applications, including linear functions, matrices, statistics, finance, and optimisation.
Successful completion of this subject prepares students for entry to tertiary courses requiring a non-specialised background in mathematics.
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 (40% – five tasks)
- Assessment Type 2: Mathematical Investigations (30% – two tasks)
- Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%)
Additional Charges: Students will be required to purchase a Graphics Calculator.