Specialist Mathematics - Stage 2

Mandatory: No

Duration: Full year

Description

Specialist Mathematics draws on and deepens student mathematical knowledge, skills, and understanding, and provides opportunities for students to develop their skills in using rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs and using mathematical models.

It includes the study of functions and calculus. The subject leads to study in a range of tertiary courses such as mathematical sciences, engineering, computer science and physical sciences.

Students envisaged careers in related fields will benefit from studying this subject.

Topics include:

• Mathematical induction
• Complex numbers
• Functions and sketching graphs
• Vectors in three dimensions
• Integration techniques and applications
• Rates of change and differential equations

Assessment for this course consists of six skills and assessment tasks, 50%, a mathematical investigation, 20%, and the final examination weighing 30%.

Notes

This subject will be offered via Local Delivery