SACE Credits: 20 credits
LEVEL: Stage 2
LENGTH: Full Year
Recommended Background: Successful completion of Stage 1 General Maths A & B at B grade or higher, or successful completion of Stage 1 Maths Methods A & B
Content:
General Mathematics extends students’ mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving. A problem-based approach is integral to the development of mathematical models and the associated key concepts in the topics. These topics cover a diverse range of applications of mathematics, including personal financial management, the statistical investigation process, modelling using linear and non-linear functions, and discrete modelling using networks and matrices.
Successful completion of this subject at Stage 2 prepares students for entry to tertiary courses requiring a non-specialised background in mathematics.
Assessment:
Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A+ to E- will be used for reporting purposes.
School Assessment (70%)
- Assessment Type 1: Skills and Applications Tasks (40%)
- Assessment Type 2: Mathematical Investigation (30%)
External Assessment (30%)
- Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%)
Students provide evidence of their learning through eight assessments, including the external assessment component. Students complete:
- five skills and applications tasks
- two mathematical investigations
- one examination