Course Overview

•    Extension of mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem solving in everyday and workplace contexts.
•    Application of mathematics in diverse settings, including everyday calculations, financial management, business applications, measurement and geometry, and statistics in social contexts.
•    Emphasis on developing computational skills and expanding an application of mathematical skills in flexible and resourceful ways.

Assessment

The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in Stage 1 Essential Mathematics:

Assessment Type 1: Skills and Applications Tasks
Assessment Type 2: Folio

For a 10 credit subject, students provide evidence of their learning through four assessments. Each assessment type should have a weighting of at least 20%.
Students undertake:
•    at least one skill and application task
•    at least two folio tasks.

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

Teacher Information

Mathematics Teacher