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Course Description:  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Stage 1 Mathematical Methods develops student skills and understanding in the topics of trigonometry, functions, calculus, statistics, and using mathematical models. Problem-solving in mathematics builds Ãâ·ÑAƬ’ depth of conceptual understanding and supports development of critical and creative thinking. Skills learned will help Ãâ·ÑAƬ problem solve when they encounter new situations outside of the classroom.  

Stage 1 Mathematical Methods provides the foundation for further study in mathematics in Stage 2 Mathematical Methods. 

Stage 2 Mathematical Methods can lead to tertiary studies of economics, computer sciences, and the sciences. It prepares Ãâ·ÑAƬ for courses and careers that may involve the use of statistics, such as health or social sciences. 

Assessment
 Skills and Assessment Tasks 75% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Mathematical Investigation 25% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Assumed Knowledge: 
 This subject builds on the understanding of the concepts and skills taught in Year 10 Advanced Mathematics. Students who have not achieved a minimum of a B grade in Year 10 Advanced Mathematics are likely to find this course challenging. 

Course Description: 
 Stage 1 Specialist Mathematics develops student skills and understanding in the topics of trigonometry, sequences and series, geometry, vectors, matrices and complex numbers.  

Stage 1 Specialist Mathematics provides the foundation for further study in mathematics in Stage 2 Mathematical Methods and Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics. Students are advised that this course is beneficial even if they intend to study Mathematical Methods as a stand-alone course at Stage 2.  

Stage 2 Mathematical Methods can lead to tertiary studies of economics, computer sciences, and the sciences. It prepares Ãâ·ÑAƬ for courses and careers that may involve the use of statistics, such as health or social sciences. 

Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics can be a pathway to mathematical sciences, engineering, space science, and laser physics. Specialist Mathematics is designed to be studied in conjunction with Mathematical Methods. 

Assessment
 Skills and Assessment Tasks 75% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Mathematical Investigation 25% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Assumed Knowledge: 
This subject builds on the understanding of the concepts and skills taught in Year 10 Advanced Mathematics. Students who have not achieved a minimum of a B grade in Year 10 Advanced Mathematics are likely to find this course challenging. 

Course Description:  &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Essential Mathematics offers senior secondary Ãâ·ÑAƬ the opportunity to extend their mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving in everyday and workplace contexts. Students apply their mathematics to diverse settings, including everyday calculations, financial management, business applications, measurement and geometry, and statistics in social contexts. 

In Essential Mathematics there is an emphasis on developing Ãâ·ÑAƬ’ computational skills and expanding their ability to apply their mathematical skills in flexible and resourceful ways. 

This subject is intended for Ãâ·ÑAƬ planning to pursue a career in a range of trades or vocations. 

Assessment
Skills and Assessment Tasks 75% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Mathematical Investigation 25% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Assumed Knowledge: 
This subject builds on the understanding of the concepts and skills taught in Year 10 Mathematics.  

Course Description: 
General Mathematics extends Ãâ·ÑAƬ’ 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.  

Topics studied cover a range of applications of mathematics, including personal financial management, measurement and trigonometry, the statistical investigation process, modelling using linear functions, and discrete modelling using networks and matrices. In this subject, there is an emphasis on consolidating Ãâ·ÑAƬ’ computational and algebraic skills and expanding their ability to reason and analyse mathematically. 

Students extend their mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving and mathematical modelling in everyday contexts. A problem-based approach is integral to the development of mathematical skills and the associated key ideas in this subject. 

Assessment
Skills and Assessment Tasks 75% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Mathematical Investigation 25% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Assumed Knowledge:
This subject builds on the understanding of the concepts and skills taught in Year 10 Mathematics.  

Course description: 
Stage 2 Mathematical Methods develops an increasingly complex and sophisticated understanding of calculus and statistics. By using functions and their derivatives and integrals, and by mathematically modelling physical processes, Ãâ·ÑAƬ develop a deep understanding of the physical world through a sound knowledge of relationships involving rates of change. Students use statistics to describe and analyse phenomena that involve uncertainty and variation. 

Stage 2 Mathematical Methods provides the foundation for further study in mathematics, economics, computer sciences, and the sciences. It prepares Ãâ·ÑAƬ for courses and careers that may involve the use of statistics, such as health or social sciences. When studied together with Specialist Mathematics, this subject can be a pathway to engineering, physical science, and laser physics. 

Assessment
Skills and Assessment Tasks 50% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Mathematical Investigation 20% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
External Examination 30% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

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This subject builds on the understanding of the concepts and skills taught in Stage 1 Mathematical Methods. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

A minimum achievement of a B grade at Stage 1 is recommended for Ãâ·ÑAƬ wishing to pursue Mathematical Methods at Stage 2. Completion of Stage 1 Specialist Mathematics is beneficial. 

Course Description: 
Specialist Mathematics draws on and deepens Ãâ·ÑAƬ’ mathematical knowledge, skills, and understanding, and provides opportunities for Ãâ·ÑAƬ to develop their skills in using rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and using mathematical models. It includes the study of functions and calculus. 

The subject leads to study in a range of tertiary courses such as mathematical sciences, engineering, computer science, and physical sciences. Students envisaging careers in related fields will benefit from studying this subject. 

Specialist Mathematics must be studied in conjunction with Mathematical Methods. 

Assessment
Skills and Assessment Tasks 50% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Mathematical Investigation 20% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
External Examination 30% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

Prerequisite:
This subject builds on the understanding of the concepts and skills taught in Stage 1 Specialist Mathematics. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;

A minimum achievement of a B grade at Stage 1 is recommended for Ãâ·ÑAƬ wishing to pursue Specialist Mathematics at Stage 2.  

Course Description: 
Essential Mathematics offers senior secondary Ãâ·ÑAƬ the opportunity to extend their mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving in everyday and workplace contexts. Students apply their mathematics to diverse settings, including everyday calculations, financial management, business applications, measurement and geometry, and statistics in social contexts. 

In Essential Mathematics there is an emphasis on developing Ãâ·ÑAƬ’ computational skills and expanding their ability to apply their mathematical skills in flexible and resourceful ways. 

This subject is intended for Ãâ·ÑAƬ planning to pursue a career in a range of trades or vocations. 

Assessment &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Skills and Assessment Tasks 30% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Mathematical Investigations 40% &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Examination 30% 

Assumed Knowledge:
Stage 2 Essential Mathematics builds on the understanding of the concepts and skills taught in Stage 1 Essential or General Mathematics 

Successful completion of Stage 1 General Mathematics or a minimum B grade in Stage 1 Essential Mathematics is needed to be prepared for passing this Stage 2 subject. 

Course Description:
General Mathematics extends Ãâ·ÑAƬ’ 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 Ãâ·ÑAƬ for entry to tertiary courses requiring a non-specialised background in mathematics.

Stage 2 General Mathematics offers Ãâ·ÑAƬ 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.

Assessment
Skills and Assessment Tasks 40% 
Mathematical Investigations 30% 
Examination 30%

Assumed Knowledge: 
Stage 2 General Mathematics builds on the understanding of the concepts and skills taught in Stage 1 General Mathematics

A minimum B grade in Stage 1 General Mathematics is needed to be prepared for passing this Stage 2 subject.