Length: Semester or Full Year
Recommended background: Successful completion of a full year of Year 10 Essential Mathematics
Content:
This subject is designed for students who are seeking to meet the SACE numeracy requirement; and/or who are planning to pursue a career in a range of trades or vocational pathways.
There is an emphasis on extending students’ mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving in everyday and workplace contexts, in flexible and resourceful ways.
This subject leads to Stage 2 Essential Mathematics. There are two different 10 credit Essential Mathematics subjects offered; each covers three of the following topics:
Pathway: Trade or vocational pathways
Assessment:
Student performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards as described in the Subject Outline. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.