• Length of Study: Semester 1
• Number of SACE Credits: 10
  
• Pre-Requisite Information: Essential Knowledge: At least a B- Grade in Year 10 Mathematical Methods; must be studied alongside Mathematical Methods
  

Subject Overview

Specialist Mathematics draws on, and deepens, students’ mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding and provides opportunities for students to develop their skills in using rigorous mathematical arguments and proofs, and using mathematical models.

Students undertake study in Stage 1 Specialist Mathematics A through the following topics:

• Vectors in the plane
• Geometry
• Real and Complex Numbers
  

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 online examination at the end of the semester.