Year 11 Subjects – Essential Mathematics

Year 11 Subjects – Essential Mathematics

Level: Stage 1
Prerequisites: Nil
Assumed knowledge: Year 10 Mathematics

Course Summary

Essential Mathematics is designed for a range of students, including those who are seeking to meet the SACE numeracy requirement, and students 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.

Students who complete 10 credits of this subject with a C grade or better will meet the numeracy requirement of the SACE.

Course content

Semester 1:

• Calculations Ratio and Time
• Earning Money and Taxation
• Constructions
• Measurement

Assessments:

• SAT 1 Test on Calculation Time and Ratio
• SAT 2 How do we calculate our Wages and Taxes?
• SAT 3 Using Weapons of Maths Construction
• Folio Task Room Renovation