Mathematics A - Stage 1

Mandatory: No

Duration: Semester 1

Description

Mathematics A, B and C help students to develop an increasingly complex and sophisticated understanding of calculus, statistics, mathematical arguments, and proofs, and using mathematical models. By modelling physical processes, students develop a deep understanding of the physical world through a sound knowledge of relationships involving rates of change. Students use statistics to describe and analyse phenomena that involve uncertainty and variation.

These courses are designed for students planning to pursue tertiary studies and requiring stage 2 Mathematical Methods and/or Specialist Mathematics.

Topics covered in Mathematics A are specified below.

• Mathematics A
  • Functions and graphs
  • Quadratics and other polynomial functions
  • Trigonometry

Students may take 2 or 3 semesters of Mathematics based on their pathway. Mathematics A and B will allow students to study Mathematical Methods at stage 2, while studying all three courses will lead to Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics at stage 2.

Notes

Mathematics is a compulsory subject at stage 1. To be eligible for SACE completion, students must achieve a C grade or better in a semester of Mathematics. This will give them 10 credits towards their SACE.

At stage 1 students have the opportunity of studying any of the following Mathematics courses:

• Essential Mathematics
• General Mathematics
• Mathematics A, B and C