Port Lincoln High School

Stage 1 Essential Mathematics

Further enquiries:

  • Students: Speak to your Dharna Group teacher or the relevant subject teacher
  • Families: Please contact the Senior School Assistant Principal via Direqt message
  • Phone PLHS on 8683-6000

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:

  • Calculations
  • Time
  • Ratio
  • Earning & Spending
  • Geometry
  • Data in Context
  • Measurement
  • Investing

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.

  • Investigations Folio (40%)
  • Skills and Application Tasks (60%)