Mathematics Standard 1: 15231(Y12)

NESA Stage 6 Syllabus

The Mathematics Standard Courses are focused on enabling students to use Mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions in their daily lives. They provide students with the opportunities to develop an understanding of, and competence in, further aspects of Mathematics through a large variety of real-world applications for a range of concurrent HSC subjects. Students who have completed the Mathematics 5.2 Course in Year 9 and 10 will find Mathematics Standard a suitable, relevant and useful HSC Mathematics course. This is a noncalculus course.

Year 11

The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course is a common course for all students studying the Mathematics Standard syllabus. In Year 12 students can elect to study either the Mathematics Standard 1 Year 12 course or the Mathematics Standard 2 Year 12 course.

HSC Course (Year 12)

Mathematics Standard 1 is designed to help students improve their numeracy by building their confidence and success in making mathematics meaningful. Numeracy is more than being able to operate with numbers. It requires mathematical knowledge and understanding, mathematical problem-solving skills and literacy skills, as well as positive attitudes. When students become numerate, they are able to manage a situation or solve a problem in real contexts, such as everyday life, work or further learning. This course offers students the opportunity to prepare for post-school options of employment or further training.

Students studying the Mathematics Standard 1 course may elect to undertake an optional HSC examination. To be eligible for an ATAR, students studying the Mathematics Standard 1 course must undertake a pattern of study to satisfy the ATAR requirements and complete the optional HSC examination.

Number of Units:

Marks available:

Exclusions:

Suitability:

Two for each of the Preliminary Course (Year 11) and HSC Course (Year 12)

HSC examination of 100 marks for the HSC Course (Year 12) This is optional for students wishing to use Mathematics towards their HSC

Mathematics Standard 2, Mathematics Advanced, Mathematics Extension 1, Mathematics Extension 2

Students who consistently achieve below a C grade in Year 10 Mathematics 5.1 or 5.2 (Intermediate)