In Year 9 and 10, classes are streamed according to Stage 5.1, Stage 5.2 and Stage 5.3
YEAR 11-12
We offer a range of Mathematic Courses in year 11 and 12 including
Mathematics General 1 (Non ATAR course)
The
Preliminary Mathematics General course and the HSC Mathematics General 1
(Content Endorsed) course (CEC) are designed to promote the development
of knowledge, skills and understanding in areas of mathematics that
have direct application to the broad range of human activity. The
Preliminary Mathematics General course content is written in five
Strands and two Focus Studies. The HSC Mathematics General 1 course
content is written in the same five Strands and includes a further four
Focus Studies. As well as introducing some new mathematical content, the
Focus Studies give students the opportunity to apply and develop, in
contemporary contexts, the knowledge, skills and understanding initially
developed in the study of the Strands.
The
Preliminary Mathematics General course is the same preliminary course
that forms part of the Preliminary Mathematics General/HSC Mathematics
General 2 pathway. The Preliminary Mathematics General/HSC Mathematics
General 1 pathway provides students with the opportunity to develop an
understanding of and competence in further aspects of mathematics for
concurrent HSC studies, such as in vocational education and training
courses, other practically oriented courses, and some humanities
courses. It also provides an appropriate mathematical background for
students entering the workforce and/or undertaking further training.
Mathematics General 2
The
Preliminary Mathematics General course and the HSC Mathematics General 2
course are designed to promote the development of knowledge, skills and
understanding in areas of mathematics that have direct application to
the broad range of human activity. The Preliminary Mathematics General
course content is written in five Strands and two Focus Studies. The HSC
Mathematics General 2 course content is written in the same five
Strands and includes a further two Focus Studies. As well as introducing
some new mathematical content, the Focus Studies give students the
opportunity to apply and develop, in contemporary contexts, the
knowledge, skills and understanding initially developed in the study of
the Strands.
The Preliminary
Mathematics General course is the same preliminary course that forms
part of the Preliminary Mathematics General/HSC Mathematics General 1
pathway. The Preliminary Mathematics General/HSC Mathematics General 2
pathway provides students with the opportunity to develop an
understanding of and competence in further aspects of mathematics for a
range of concurrent HSC studies, such as in the life sciences, the
humanities and business studies. The pathway also provides a strong
foundation for students entering the workforce and/or undertaking
further training, and for university courses in the humanities, nursing
and paramedical sciences.
Mathematics Advanced
The
course is intended to give students who have demonstrated general
competence in the skills of Stage 5 Mathematics an understanding of and
competence in some further aspects of mathematics which are applicable
to the real world. It has general educational merit and is also useful
for concurrent studies in science and commerce. The course is a
sufficient basis for further studies in mathematics as a minor
discipline at tertiary level in support of courses such as the life
sciences or commerce. Students who require substantial mathematics at a
tertiary level, supporting the physical sciences, computer science or
engineering, should undertake the Mathematics Extension 1 course or both
the Mathematics Extension 1 and Mathematics Extension 2 courses
Mathematics Extension 1
The
content of this course and its depth of treatment indicate that it is
intended for students who have demonstrated a mastery of the skills of
Stage 5 Mathematics and are interested in the study of further skills
and ideas in mathematics. The course is intended to give these students a
thorough understanding of and competence in aspects of mathematics,
including many which are applicable to the real world. It has general
educational merit and is also useful for concurrent studies of science,
industrial arts and commerce. The course is a recommended minimum basis
for further studies in mathematics as a major discipline at a tertiary
level and for the study of mathematics in support of the physical and
engineering sciences. Although the course is sufficient for these
purposes, students of outstanding mathematical ability should consider
undertaking the Mathematics Extension 2 course.
Mathematics Extension 2
The
course offers a suitable preparation for study of mathematics at
tertiary level, as well as a deeper and more extensive treatment of
certain topics than is offered in other mathematics courses. It
represents a distinctly high level in school mathematics involving the
development of considerable manipulative skill and a high degree of
understanding of the fundamental ideas of algebra and calculus. These
topics are treated in some depth. Thus, the course provides a sufficient
basis for a wide range of useful applications of mathematics as well as
an adequate foundation for the further study of the subject.
