Stage 1 – General Mathematics ( Year 11 ) 

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SACE Credits

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10 per semester

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Does this subject include an exam?

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Yes

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Prerequisite(s)

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Successful completion of Year 10 Mathematics at a minimum C grade achievement level.

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Course Content

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Students extend theory mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem solving and mathematical modelling in everyday contexts. Students can select from the following six topics:

• Investing and Borrowing

• Measurement

• Statistical Investigation

• Applications of Trigonometry

• Linear and Exponential Functions and their Graphs

• Matrices and Networks

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Learning Requirements

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In this subject, students are expected to:

• understand mathematical concepts and relationships

• investigate and analyse mathematical information in a variety of contexts

• select and apply the mathematical techniques and algorithms to analyse and solve problems, including forming and testing predictions

• interpret results, draw conclusions, and consider the reasonableness of solutions in context

• communicate mathematically and present mathematical information in a variety of ways

• make discerning use of electronic technology

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Pathways

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Stage 2 General Mathematics. Provide students skills necessary for employment in business and apprenticeship areas, building and construction, aquaculture, agriculture, retail, office management, and visual arts.

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Learn more about SACE STAGE ONE