Overview
Course description
Mathematics Advanced 11–12 focuses on mathematical ways of viewing the world to investigate concepts, such as order, relation, pattern, uncertainty and generality. The course provides students with the opportunity to explore mathematical problems through observation, reflection and reasoning.
What students learn
Through the study of Mathematics Advanced 11–12, students:
- develop knowledge, understanding and skills in Working mathematically and communicating concisely and precisely
- consider various applications of mathematics in a broad range of contemporary contexts through mathematical modelling
- gain an appropriate mathematical background for future pathways which involve mathematics and its applications at the tertiary level.
Course structure and requirements
Mathematics Advanced consists of the courses Mathematics Advanced Year 11 and Mathematics Advanced Year 12. Students must study both Mathematics Advanced Year 11 and Mathematics Extension 1 Year 11 courses before they can study Year 12 Mathematics Extension courses.
Alternatively, students can study both Mathematics Advanced Year 11 and Mathematics Advanced Year 12 before they begin either Mathematics Extension 1 Year 11 and Mathematics Extension 1 Year 12, or Mathematics Extension 1 Year 12 and Mathematics Extension 2 Year 12.
The course numbers and units for each year of study are set out below.
Course numbers:
- Mathematics Advanced (Year 11, 2 units): TBA
- Mathematics Advanced (Year 12, 2 units): TBA
Year 11 course structure
| Area of study | Focus areas |
|---|---|
| Functions | Working with functions Graph transformations |
| Trigonometric functions | Trigonometry and measure of angles Trigonometric identities and equations |
| Calculus | Introduction to differentiation |
| Exponential and logarithmic functions | Exponential and logarithmic functions |
| Statistical analysis | Probability and data |
Year 12 course structure
| Area of study | Focus area |
|---|---|
| Functions | Further graph transformations and modelling |
| Calculus | Differential calculus Integral calculus Applications of calculus |
| Sequences and series | Sequences and series |
| Statistical analysis | Random variables |
| Financial mathematics | Financial mathematics |
Further information for Mathematics Advanced Year 11
- Course number: TBA
- Course hours: 120
- Course units: 2
- Enrolment type: Elective
- Endorsement type: Board developed
- Study via self-tuition: Yes
Exclusions
- Mathematics Standard (Year 11, 2 units): TBA
- Mathematics Life Skills (Year 11, 2 units): TBA
Further information for Mathematics Advanced Year 12
- Course number: TBA
- Course hours: 120
- Course units: 2
- Enrolment type: Elective
- Endorsement type: Board developed
- Study via self-tuition: Yes
Exclusions
- Mathematics Standard 1 (Year 12, 2 units): TBA
- Mathematics Standard 2 (Year 12, 2 units): TBA
- Mathematics Life Skills (Year 12, 2 units): TBA