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Stage 1 Mathematical Methods A

About this Subject

  • Length of Study: Semester 1
  • Number of SACE Credits: 10
  • Pre-Requisite Information: Essential Knowledge: At lease a B- Grade in Year 10 Mathematical Methods

Subject Overview

This course is the first of a possible two unit sequence of Stage 1 Mathematical Methods designed as a pre-Stage 2 program. It is highly algebraic and covers the following main ideas: Quadratics, Trigonometric Functions (including the unit circle), and Relations and Functions.

Students undertake study in Stage 1 Mathematical Methods A through the following topics:

  • Functions and Graphs
  • Polynomials
  • Trigonometry

Assessment

Stage 1 assessment is comprised of 100% school-based assessment. Students demonstrate evidence of their learning through the following assessment types:

  • Assessment Type 1: Skills and Applications Tasks (75%)
  • Assessment Type 2: Folio Tasks (25%)

Examination:

  • This subject has a 130 minute examination at the end of the semester.

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