It is recommended that students wishing to undertake this course have achieved a B- grade or higher in Year 10 Mathematical Concepts.
Entry Point – For students who have studied Mathematical Concepts in Year 10 and who are also intending to study Stage 1 Mathematical Methods A , B and C. Specialist Mathematics at Stage 1 requires that a student also undertakes the study of the 3 Mathematical Methods Stage 1 subjects.
Study in Specialist Mathematics provides a strong foundation for students considering the option of studying Mathematics and Science subjects at Stage 2. Students develop a deep understanding of the physical world through a sound knowledge of mathematical models. They use Trigonometry to analyse natural oscillatory phenomena, Matrices to provide new perspectives on 2 dimensional space. Students also explore the Complex Number system and the Principle of Mathematical Induction as a method of proof.
Specialist Mathematics provides the foundation for further study in mathematics, engineering, and science. When studied with Mathematical Methods, this subject can be a pathway to engineering, space science and laser Physics.
At Stage 1 assessment is school based. Teachers make decisions about the extent and quality of the evidence of student learning with reference to the Performance Standards. Students have the opportunity to demonstrate evidence of their learning in Specialist Mathematics through the following assessment types.
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