Other Advice: Students who successfully complete Stage 1 Essential Mathematics A and B can study Stage 2 Essential Mathematics in year 12.
Course Outline: This subject is designed for (1) students who are seeking to meet the SACE numeracy requirement; (2) students who are planning to pursue a career in a range of trades or vocational pathways. There is an emphasis on extending students’ mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving in everyday and workplace contexts, in flexible and resourceful ways. This subject leads to 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.
Topics Included: Students will study concepts covered in Calculations, Time and Ratio, Earning and Spending, and Measurement.
Assessment: Three Skills and assessment tasks (70%) One Folio task (30%)
Length of course: Semester
Credit points and TAS Status: 10 credit points
Recommend Background: Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Mathematics
Other Advice: Students who successfully complete Stage 1 Essential Mathematics A and B can study Stage 2 Essential Mathematics in year 12.
Course Outline: This subject is designed for (1) students who are seeking to meet the SACE numeracy requirement; (2) students who are planning to pursue a career in a range of trades or vocational pathways. There is an emphasis on extending students’ mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving in everyday and workplace contexts, in flexible and resourceful ways. This subject leads to 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.
Topics Included: Students will study concepts covered in Calculations, Time and Ratio, Earning and Spending, and Measurement.
Assessment: Three Skills and assessment tasks (70%) One Folio task (30%)
Additional Costs:
Nil