Essential Mathematics

Year 11 Essential Mathematics (S1)

In Semester 1 of Year 11 Essential Mathematics, students apply their mathematical skills to diverse settings, including everyday calculations and time, financial management, business applications and geometry. Year 11 Essential Mathematics students will be assessed on their learning through Skills and Applications Tasks, including: Tests and Mathematical Investigations.

 

Subject Type: Compulsory

Length: One Semester   

SACE Credits: 10 credits

Prerequisites: Open subject

Contact Person: imogen.palmer@stcolumba.sa.edu.au  

Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/essential-mathematics

 

Topic Overview

Semester 1

  • Calculations, Time and Ratio
  • Geometry
  • Earning and Spending

  

Assessment Overview 

Skills and Application Task (65%)

  • Calculations and Time Test
  • Earning and Spending Test
  • Geometry Test

Mathematical Investigation (35%)

  • Scale Diagram Investigation

Year 11 Essential Mathematics (S2)

In Semester 2 of Year 11 Essential Mathematics, students apply their mathematical skills to diverse settings, including financial management, business applications, measurement, and statistics in social contexts. Year 11 Essential Mathematics students will be assessed on their learning through Skills and Applications Tasks, including: Tests and Mathematical Investigations.

 

Subject Type: Compulsory

Length: One Semester   

SACE Credits: 10 credits

Prerequisites: Open subject

Contact Person: imogen.palmer@stcolumba.sa.edu.au  

Further Reading: https://www.sace.sa.edu.au/web/essential-mathematics

 

Topic Overview

Semester 2

  • Investing
  • Measurement
  • Data in Context

  

Assessment Overview 

Skills and Application Task (65%)

  • Investing Test
  • Measurement Test
  • Data in Context Test

Mathematical Investigation (35%)

  • Investing Investigation