Prerequisites

Attainment of OLNA or Band 8 NAPLAN (Numeracy).

Aim of Course

Mathematics Essential is a General course which focuses on using mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions. It provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, personal, further learning and community settings.

Description of Course

Year 11

  • Unit 1: Basic Calculations, Percentages, Rates, Using Formulas, Measurement and Graphs

  • Unit 2: Representing and Comparing Data, Percentages, Rates and Ratios, Time and Motion.

Year 12

  • Unit 3: Measurement, Scales, Plans and Models, Graphs, Data collection

  • Unit 4: Probability and Relative Frequencies, Earth Geometry and Time Zones, Loans and Compound Interest

More detailed course information can be found HERE.

Assessment

To provide for different learning styles a variety of assessment tasks are used. For each unit tasks will include:

  • Response (tests and quizzes)

  • Practical Applications including the Statistical investigation process

  • Externally set task