Subject | Mathematics Extension 2

(Year 12 Only)

Description

Mathematics Extension 2 provides students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and understanding in concepts that can be applied to realworld contexts. Extension 2 is an incrementally more challenging ‘calculus course’ than Extension 1. It involves a high level of algebraic manipulation and builds on the knowledge and skills developed in Mathematics

Advanced and Extension 1. The study of Mathematics

Extension 2 in Year 12 is a one-unit subject.

HSC Assessment structure

The Year 11 course (Extension 1) consists of three assessment tasks. The Year 12 course (Extension 2) consists of four. There are no major works for Mathematics Extension 2.

Career paths

Students studying Mathematics Extension 2 can continue through university to careers in data analysis, statistics, economics, engineering, and other fields requiring a high level of knowledge and understanding in Mathematics.

Skills required

A high level of Mathematics knowledge and application is required for both Mathematics Extension 1 and Extension 2. Academic resilience, creativity and logical thought are essential to succeed in extension subjects.

Why choose it

If you are seeking a highly challenging course and you enjoy Mathematics, and you achieve at a high level in Mathematics Extension 1, then you may consider Extension 2 as one of your units for Year 12. Extension 2 complements the study of Mathematics Extension 1 and students with a very high mathematical ability are encouraged to consider it as an option. If you do Mathematics Extension 1 (and possibly Mathematics Extension 2) you may be better prepared for your university course.

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