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Maths courses in year 11 & 12 All you need to know

PRESS PLAY SLIDE SHOW TO USE THIS PRESENTATION. Maths courses in year 11 & 12 All you need to know. Mathematics General 1 – How difficult is it?. This is the simplest of the Maths courses Involves REAL WORLD activities and tasks There IS a yearly exam in year 12, but NO HSC EXAM.

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Maths courses in year 11 & 12 All you need to know

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  1. PRESS PLAY SLIDE SHOW TO USE THIS PRESENTATION Maths courses in year 11 & 12All you need to know

  2. Mathematics General 1 – How difficult is it? • This is the simplest of the Maths courses • Involves REAL WORLD activities and tasks • There IS a yearly exam in year 12, but NO HSC EXAM Back to the front page

  3. Mathematics General 1 – What will I do in this course? • Syllabus – Online • The theory topics include: Algebra, Probability, Measurement, Finance and Data • You will also study applications by completing projects in the following topics: Back to front page

  4. Mathematics General 1 – What jobs/careers will this help me do? • Helps to manage finances and interpret daily statistics and graphs. Aids with using maths in everyday life • Can assist with studying VET courses and some humanities, or working in these areas, e.g. as a chef, mechanic, any trade. • Can count towards a TAFE course after the HSC Back to front page

  5. Mathematics General 1 – Should I do this course? • Contributes to your HSC, but NOT your ATAR • If you want maths for your everyday life • If you enjoy maths more when it is hands on, e.g. through games, projects and using technology Back to front page

  6. Mathematics General 2 – How difficult is it? • Involves challenging problems, with long, worded situations. • Aimed at students from all classes. • Requires a good knowledge of year 10 maths • Some real world tasks and activities. Less than Mathematics General 1 Back to front page

  7. Mathematics General 2 – What will I do in this subject? • Syllabus – Online2012 Exam • The theory topics include: Algebra, Probability, Measurement, Finance and Data • You will also study applications by completing projects in the following topics: Back to front page

  8. Mathematics General 2 – What jobs/careers will this course help me to do? • VET, Humanities and Everyday life applications of mathematics • Business and Accounting • Can offer exemptions for TAFE courses. Back to front page

  9. Mathematics General 2 – Should I do this subject? • Suitable for students in all classes • Students who find year 10 Mathematics very challenging should choose Mathematics General 1 • If you are aiming for a career in business • If you are particularly good at Mathematics Back to front page

  10. Mathematics – How difficult is it? • An advanced mathematics course. • At Holroyd High School, usually the top 10-15 students study this course • Only for students in 10M1. Back to front page

  11. Mathematics – What will I do in this subject? • Syllabus – Online2012 HSC Exam • Involves very little practical work • Advanced levels of algebra, geometry, probability, trigonometry and financial mathematics • This is a Calculus based course. Back to front page

  12. Mathematics – What jobs/careers will this course assist me with? • Aids advanced science courses such as Chemistry and Physics • Advanced Business • Engineering Back to front page

  13. Mathematics – Should I do this subject? • If you enjoy maths • If you are excellent at maths • If you wish to work in one of the field on the Previous Slide Back to front page

  14. Extension 1 Maths – How difficult is this course? • A very advanced mathematics course. • At Holroyd High School, usually the top 5-10 students study this course • Only for the highest level students in 10M1. Back to front page

  15. Extension 1 Maths – What will I do in this course • Syllabus – Online2012 HSC Exam • Involves very little practical work and after school classes • Further work on the Mathematics course • This is an Advanced Calculus based course. Back to front page

  16. Extension 1 Maths – What jobs/careers will this course assist me with? • The same as Mathematics • Aids advanced science courses such as Chemistry and Physics • Advanced Business • Engineering Back to front page

  17. Extension 1 Maths – Should I do this subject? • If you REALLY enjoy maths • If you are Outstanding at maths • If you wish to work in one of the field on the Previous Slide Back to front page

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