Mathematics Advanced Two units for each of Year 11 and HSC NESA Developed Course Exclusions: Mathematics Standard Important note: The University of Sydney has reintroduced prerequisites from 2019 onwards for a range of courses, including Economics, Commerce, Engineering and IT, Psychology, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science and Science. Entry into these courses at the University of Sydney will require students to meet the ATAR for their chosen course and to have achieved a Band 4 result in Mathematics Advanced (or better).
What background knowledge do I need to study Mathematics? Your Year 10 Mathematics teacher can advise to what degree you have demonstrated that you are able to: •
apply mathematics without guidance
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communicate effectively using appropriate mathematical language and notation
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use a range of strategies to solve problems
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solve unfamiliar problems
A successful Mathematics Advanced (2 Unit) student will have demonstrated most, if not all, of these skills during Year 10. These skills can be found in the Course Performance Descriptors of the 5.1 to 5.3 Mathematics Pathway. A Record of School Achievement Grade A10, A9, B8, B7 will often indicate most of the above has been demonstrated.
Why study Mathematics? This course will consolidate and extend your reasoning ability in a broad range of mathematical contexts. You will apply mathematical techniques to the solution of practical problems.
Course description: The course is intended to give students who have demonstrated general competence in the skills of Stage 5 Mathematics, an understanding of and competence in, some further aspects of Mathematics which are applicable to the real world. It has general educational merit and is also useful for concurrent studies in science and commerce. The course is a sufficient basis for further studies in Mathematics as a minor discipline at tertiary level in support of courses such as the life sciences or commerce. Students who require more substantial mathematics at a tertiary level supporting the physical sciences, computer science or engineering, should undertake the Extension 1 or Extension 2 courses.
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