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