Course Overview

•    Development of an increasingly complex and sophisticated understanding of calculus, statistics, mathematical arguments and proofs, and using mathematical models.
•    Development of a deep understanding of the physical world through a sound knowledge of relationships involving rates of change.
•    Use of statistics to describe and analyse phenomena that involve uncertainty and variation.
 

Assessment

The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage1 Mathematics:

Assessment Type 1: Skills and Applications Tasks
Assessment Type 2: Mathematical Investigation.
For a 10 credit subject, students should provide evidence of their learning through four assessments. Each assessment type should have a weighting of at least 20%.

Students complete:
•    at least two skills and applications tasks
•    one mathematical investigation.
For a 20 credit subject, students should provide evidence of their learning through eight assessments. Each assessment type should have a weighting of at least 20%.

Students complete:
•    at least four skills and applications tasks
•    two mathematical investigations.
 

Pathways

Stage 1 Mathematics provides the foundation for further study in mathematics in Stage 2 Mathematical Methods and Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics.

Stage 2 Mathematical Methods can lead to tertiary studies of economics, computer sciences, and the sciences. It prepares students for courses and careers that may involve the use of statistics, such as health or social sciences.

Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics can be a pathway to mathematical sciences, engineering, space science and laser physics. Specialist Mathematics is designed to be studied in conjunction with Mathematical Methods.
 

Teacher Information

Mathematics Teacher