Mathematics Standard (Year 11) and Standard 2 (Year 12)

This course provides students with the opportunity to review mathematical concepts from Year 9 and 10 and then further develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in an applied problem solving context. 

The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course is a common course for all students studying the Mathematics Standard Syllabus. In Year 12, students can elect to study either the Standard 1 course (ATAR or non-ATAR) or the Standard 2 course (ATAR only).  

The Standard 2 course provides an appropriate mathematical background for students entering the workforce or undertaking further tertiary training. 

The Standard 1 course provides an appropriate mathematical background for students entering the workforce and/or undertaking further community and workplace training. 

All students studying the Mathematics Standard 2 course will sit for an HSC examination. All students studying the Mathematics Standard course in Stage 6 will have the opportunity to enhance their numeracy skills and capabilities. The content of the course aligns with Level 3 of the Australian Core Skills Framework. 

Prerequisites: Students need to have been successful at the Pathway C, or ideally Pathway B, course level in Year 10.   

Content: The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course is not a calculus based course. It is a broad based applied mathematical course comprising of four Topics, divided into Subtopics. The Mathematics Standard 2 Year 12 course content includes the same four Topics and an additional Topic of Networks. The Topics and Subtopics, in brackets, are listed below: 

 Year 11 

• Topic 1: Algebra (Formula and Equations and Linear Relationships) 
• Topic 2: Measurement (Applications of Measurement and Working with Time) 
• Topic 3: Financial Mathematics (Money Matters) 
• Topic 4: Statistical Analysis (Data Analysis and Relative Frequency and Probability) 

  Year 12 

• Topic 1: Algebra (Types of Relationships) 
• Topic 2: Measurement (Non-right-angled Trigonometry and Rates and Ratios) 
• Topic 3: Financial Mathematics (Investments and Loans and Annuities) 
• Topic 4: Statistical Analysis (Bivariate Data Analysis and The Normal Distribution) 
• Topic 5: Networks (Network Concepts and Critical Path Analysis)