General Mathematics

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Year 11 General Mathematics (S1)

General Mathematics extends students’ mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem solving. In Semester 1 of Year 11 General Mathematics, students investigate Statistics in real-life contexts and are introduced to the concepts of Matrices and Networks. Year 11 General 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: Prerequisites: B for both Semesters of Year 10 General Mathematics or C for both Semesters of year 10 Mathematical Methods

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

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

Topic Overview

Semester 1

Matrices and Networks
Measurement
Statistics

Assessment Overview

Skills and Application Task (65%)

Matrices Test
Networks Test
Measurement Test

Mathematical Investigation (35%)

Statistics Investigation

Year 11 General Mathematics (S2)

General Mathematics extends students’ mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving. In Semester 2 of Year 11 General Mathematics, students investigate personal financial management and extend their knowledge of Trigonometry and Linear and Exponential Relationships. Year 11 General Mathematics students will be assessed on their learning through Skills and Applications Tasks, including: Tests and Mathematical Investigations.