11 General Mathematics 1

SACE Stage 1: 10 Credits / 1 Semesters / Mathematics

SACE Website: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/general-mathematics/stage-1

Pre-Requisite: 'C' grade achievement in 10 General Mathematics 2 or 10 Mathematical Methods 2 is required

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

This course develops and enhances students’ mathematical skills through applications relevant to daily life and the analysis and relevance of data. It is suitable for students planning on any future learning including, TAFE, University or other study where a mathematical element is used. This course is designed for students to achieve their SACE Stage 1 Numeracy requirement. This is the pathway to year 12 general mathematics.

Topics include

investing and borrowing
measurement
trigonometry

Students develop problem solving and analysis skills using a mathematical modelling process and may be required to do some research and gather information from outside of the school as part of this course.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment tasks include:

skills and applications tasks
mathematical investigation

A variety of tasks allow students to develop knowledge, skills and understanding through:

innovation and creativity
critical thinking and problem solving
effective oral and written communication
knowledge and understanding

Additional Information

This is the pathway to year 12 General Mathematics or year 12 Essential Mathematics.

Last Updated: June 2023

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