11 Essential Mathematics 2

SUBJECT OVERVIEW

Stage 1 Essential Mathematics 2 is intended for students who select Stage 1 Essential Mathemathics 1, and would like to continue learning mathematics for the whole year. This subject is designed to prepare students for studying Stage 2 (Year 12) Essential Mathematics.

Note that Stage 2 Essential Mathematics often does not meet the minimum number of students required for the subject to run. Therefore, students who choose Stage 1 Essential Mathematics 2 should be aware that selecting this subject does not guarantee that a year 12 mathematics option is available for study.

Stage 1 Essential Mathematics offers students the opportunity to extend their mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving in everyday and workplace contexts. Students apply their mathematics to diverse settings, including everyday calculations, financial management, business applications, measurement and geometry, and statistics in social contexts.

In Essential Mathematics there is an emphasis on developing students' computational skills and expanding their ability to apply their mathematical skills in flexible and resourceful ways.

This subject is intended for students planning to pursue a career in a range of trades or vocations.

Topics may include

• Geometry
• Data in context
• Investing