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Subject Details - Stage 1 General Mathematics A
SACE Stage
SACE Stage 1
SACE Credits
10 credits
Subject Length
1 semester
Description
Combined with General Mathematics B, this subject leads to Stage 2 General or Essential Mathematics. This course requires high level algebraic and problem solving skills. All content is linked to modelling and business.
Students develop abilities and skills required in the workplace and in everyday life. They learn to approach new challenges by investigating, modelling, reasoning, visualising and problem solving with the goal of communicating to others the relationships observed and the problems solved.
Topics
Investing and Borrowing
Measurement
Statistical Investigations
Assessment
Assessment is school based but subject to final moderation. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through two assessment types: Skills and Applications Tasks (3 tests - 65%) and a Mathematical Investigation (35%), four assessment tasks in total.
SACE performance standards.
o Concepts and Techniques (CT)
o Reasoning and Communication (RC)
SACE Assessment Plan
General Mathematics
Suggested Prior Learning
Successful completion of year 10 maths, at least a B.
Additional Information
Excursions may cost extra.
Graph book and appropriate stationery.
All students are expected to purchase a Scientific Calculator prior to the commencement of the course, though a graphic calculator is desirable.
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