It is recommended that students wishing to undertake this course have achieved a C grade or higher in Stage 1 General Mathematics.
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.
This subject covers 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 nonspecialised background in mathematics.
Stage 2 General Mathematics consists of the following five topics:
School-based Assessment (70%)
External Assessment (30%)
Students provide evidence of their learning through eight assessments, including the external assessment component. Students undertake:
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