Overview
Course description
Mathematics Standard 11–12 focuses on enabling students to use mathematics to make informed decisions in their daily lives. Students develop understanding and competence through real-world applications of mathematics.
Mathematics Standard 1 provides opportunities for students to build confidence and make mathematics meaningful. Students develop their mathematical knowledge and understanding through applying and modelling to prepare for post-school employment or further training.
Mathematics Standard 2 provides a pathway for students to extend their mathematical thinking by examining more complex content, and through applications and modelling.
What students learn
Through the study of Mathematics Standard 1, students:
- develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in Working mathematically and in communicating concisely and systematically
- consider various applications of mathematics in a broad range of contemporary contexts through mathematical modelling and use these models to solve problems related to their present and future needs
- gain an appropriate mathematical background for post-school employment or further training.
Through the study of Mathematics Standard 2, students:
- develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in Working mathematically and in communicating concisely and systematically
- consider various applications of mathematics in a broad range of contemporary contexts through mathematical modelling and use these models to solve problems related to their present and future needs
- develop an understanding of, and skills in, further aspects of mathematics for concurrent HSC studies
- gain an appropriate mathematical background for a wide range of educational and employment aspirations.
Course structure and requirements
The Year 11 course is undertaken by all students intending to study either the Year 12 Mathematics Standard 1 course or the Year 12 Mathematics Standard 2 course.
The course numbers and units for each year of study are set out below.
Course numbers:
- Mathematics Standard (Year 11, 2 units): TBA
- Mathematics Standard 1 (Year 12, 2 units): TBA
- Mathematics Standard 2 (Year 12, 2 units): TBA
Year 11 course structure
| Area of study | Focus area |
|---|---|
| Algebra | Formulas and equations Linear relationships |
| Financial mathematics | Earning money Managing money |
| Measurement | Applications of measurement Time and location |
| Networks | Networks, paths and trees |
| Statistics | Data analysis |
Year 12 Standard 1 course structure
| Area of study | Focus area |
|---|---|
| Algebra | Algebraic relationships |
| Financial mathematics | Investment Depreciation and loans |
| Measurement | Right-angled triangles Ratios and rates |
| Statistics | Bivariate data analysis Relative frequency and probability |
Year 12 Standard 2 course structure
| Area of study | Focus area |
|---|---|
| Algebra | Algebraic relationships |
| Financial mathematics | Investment and loans Annuities |
| Measurement | Trigonometry Ratios and rates |
| Networks | Network flow Critical path analysis |
| Statistics | Bivariate data analysis Relative frequency and probability The normal distribution |
Further information for Mathematics Standard 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 Advanced (Year 11, 2 units): TBA
- Mathematics Extension 1 (Year 11, 1 unit): TBA
- Mathematics Life Skills (Year 11, 2 units): TBA
Further information for Mathematics Standard 1 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 Advanced (Year 12, 2 units): TBA
- Mathematics Extension 1 (Year 12, 1 unit): TBA
- Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12, 1 unit): TBA
- Mathematics Life Skills (Year 12, 2 units): TBA
Further information for Mathematics Standard 2 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 Advanced (Year 12, 2 units): TBA
- Mathematics Extension 1 (Year 12, 1 unit): TBA
- Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12, 1 unit): TBA
- Mathematics Life Skills (Year 12, 2 units ): TBA