Precluded combinations with current MHS SACE subjects:
Essential Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics
Course Outline:
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 concepts in the topics. These topics cover a diverse range of applications of mathematics, including personal financial management, the statistical investigation process, modelling using linear and non-linear functions, and discrete modelling using networks and matrices.
Successful completion of this subject at Stage 2 prepares students for entry to tertiary courses requiring a non-specialised background in mathematics.
Completion of 20 credits of Stage 2 General Mathematics with a C- grade or better, will meet the numeracy requirement of the SACE.
Topics Covered:
The topics studied in General Mathematics are: Modelling with Linear Relationships; Modelling with Matrices; Statistical Models; Financial Models; and Discrete Models
Length of course: Full year
Credit points and TAS status: 20 Credit TAS
Required background: Passing grade or better in Stage 1 Mathematics A, Stage 1 Mathematics B and Stage 1 Mathematics C or
B grade or better in Stage 1 General Mathematics A and Stage 1 General Mathematics B
Precluded combinations with current MHS SACE subjects:
Essential Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics
Course Outline:
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 concepts in the topics. These topics cover a diverse range of applications of mathematics, including personal financial management, the statistical investigation process, modelling using linear and non-linear functions, and discrete modelling using networks and matrices.
Successful completion of this subject at Stage 2 prepares students for entry to tertiary courses requiring a non-specialised background in mathematics.
Completion of 20 credits of Stage 2 General Mathematics with a C- grade or better, will meet the numeracy requirement of the SACE.
Topics Covered:
The topics studied in General Mathematics are: Modelling with Linear Relationships; Modelling with Matrices; Statistical Models; Financial Models; and Discrete Models
Assessment:
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