Essential Mathematics
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| Subject Name: | Essential Mathematics |
| Level of Study: | Stage 2 |
| Length of Course: | Year |
| Prerequisite: | Full Year of Essential Mathematics (Stage 1) or higher |
Pre-requisites
What will be in the course?
Essential Mathematics offers senior secondary students the opportunity to extend their mathematical skills in ways that utilise practical problem-solving in everyday and workplace contexts. Students apply mathematics to diverse settings, including everyday calculations, financial management, business applications, measurement and geometry, and statistics in social contexts. In Essential Mathematics there is an emphasis on students developing their computational skills and expanding their ability to apply their mathematical skills in flexible and resourceful ways. This subject is valuable for students planning to pursue a career in a range of trades or vocations.
How will I be assessed?
School Assessment (70%)
- Skills and applications tasks (30%)
- Folio (40%)
External Assessment (30%)
- SACE issued examination (30%)