Maths courses in year 11 & 12 All you need to know
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Maths courses in year 11 & 12All you need to know
Mathematics General 1
Mathematics General 2
Mathematics Extension 1 Mathematics
How difficult is it? How difficult is it? How difficult is it? How difficult is it?
What will I do in this subject?
What will I do in this subject?
What will I do in this subject?
What will I do in this subject?
What jobs/careers will this help me do?
What jobs/careers will this help me do?
What jobs/careers will this help me do?
What jobs/careers will this help me do?
Should I do this course?
Should I do this course?
Should I do this course?
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Mathematics General 1 – How difficult is it?
This is the simplest of the Maths courses
Involves REAL WORLD activities and tasks
There IS a yearly exam in year 12, but NO HSC EXAM
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Mathematics General 1 – What will I do in this course?
Syllabus – Online The theory topics include: Algebra,
Probability, Measurement, Finance and Data
You will also study applications by completing projects in the following topics:Mobile Phone Driving & Cars Health
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Mathematics General 1 – What jobs/careers will this help me do?
Helps to manage finances and interpret daily statistics and graphs. Aids with using maths in everyday life
Can assist with studying VET courses and some humanities, or working in these areas, e.g. as a chef, mechanic, any trade.
Can count towards a TAFE course after the HSC
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Mathematics General 1 – Should I do this course?
Contributes to your HSC, but NOT your ATAR
If you want maths for your everyday life
If you enjoy maths more when it is hands on, e.g. through games, projects and using technology
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Mathematics General 2 – How difficult is it?
Involves challenging problems, with long, worded situations.
Aimed at students from all classes.
Requires a good knowledge of year 10 maths
Some real world tasks and activities. Less than Mathematics General 1
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Mathematics General 2 – What will I do in this subject?
Syllabus – Online 2012 Exam The theory topics include: Algebra,
Probability, Measurement, Finance and Data
You will also study applications by completing projects in the following topics:
Mobile Phone Driving & Cars
Resources Health
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Mathematics General 2 – What jobs/careers will this course help me to do?
VET, Humanities and Everyday life applications of mathematics
Business and Accounting
Can offer exemptions for TAFE courses.
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Mathematics General 2 – Should I do this subject?
Suitable for students in all classes
Students who find year 10 Mathematics very challenging should choose Mathematics General 1
If you are aiming for a career in business
If you are particularly good at Mathematics
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Mathematics – How difficult is it?
An advanced mathematics course.
At Holroyd High School, usually the top 10-15 students study this course
Only for students in 10M1.
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Mathematics – What will I do in this subject?
Syllabus – Online 2012 HSC Exam Involves very little practical work
Advanced levels of algebra, geometry, probability, trigonometry and financial mathematics
This is a Calculus based course.
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Mathematics – What jobs/careers will this course assist me with?
Aids advanced science courses such as Chemistry and Physics
Advanced Business
Engineering
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Mathematics – Should I do this subject?
If you enjoy maths
If you are excellent at maths
If you wish to work in one of the field on the Previous Slide
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Extension 1 Maths – How difficult is this course?
A very advanced mathematics course.
At Holroyd High School, usually the top 5-10 students study this course
Only for the highest level students in 10M1.
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Extension 1 Maths – What will I do in this course
Syllabus – Online 2012 HSC Exam Involves very little practical work and after
school classes Further work on the Mathematics course
This is an Advanced Calculus based course.
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Extension 1 Maths – What jobs/careers will this course assist me with?
The same as Mathematics Aids advanced science courses such as
Chemistry and Physics
Advanced Business
Engineering
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Extension 1 Maths – Should I do this subject?
If you REALLY enjoy maths
If you are Outstanding at maths
If you wish to work in one of the field on the Previous Slide
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