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. This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for post-school options of employment and further training.
Prerequisites:
Minimum is C Grade in Year 11 Mathematics Essential.
Syllabus:
The Year 12 syllabus is divided into two units, each of one semester duration, which are typically delivered as a pair. The notional time for each unit is 55 class contact hours.
Unit 3
Unit 3 includes the following four topics:
3.1 Measurement
3.2 Scales, plans and models
3.3 Graphs in practical situations
3.4 Data collection
This unit provides students with the mathematical skills and understanding to solve problems related to measurement, scales, plans and models, drawing and interpreting graphs and data collection. Students use the mathematical thinking process and apply the statistical investigation process. Teachers are encouraged to apply the content of the four topics in this unit: Measurement; Scales, plans and models; Graphs in practical situations; and Data collection, in a context which is meaningful and of interest to the students. A variety of approaches could be used to achieve this purpose.
Unit 4
This unit includes the following three topics:
4.1 Probability and relative frequencies
4.2 Earth geometry and time zones
4.3 Loans and compound interest
This unit provides students with the mathematical skills and understanding to solve problems related to probability, earth geometry and time zones, loans and compound interest. Students use the mathematical thinking process and apply the statistical investigation process to solve problems involving probability. Teachers are advised to apply the content of the three topics in this unit: Probability and relative frequencies; Earth geometry and time zones; and Loans and compound interest, in a context which is meaningful and of interest to the students.
Assessments:
Response: 40%.
Practical Applications/Statistical Investigation Process: 45%
Externally set Task: 15%
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