About this Subject
- Length of Study: Semester 1
- Number of SACE Credits: 10
- Pre-Requisite Information: By Year 9 Mathematics teacher recommendation
Subject Overview
Essential Mathematics is designed for a range of students, including those who are seeking to meet the SACE numeracy requirement, and students who are planning to pursue a career in a range of trades or vocational pathways. There is an emphasis on extending students’ mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving in everyday and workplace contexts, in flexible and resourceful ways.
Students undertake study in Year 10 Essential Mathematics through three of the following topics:
- Calculations, Time and Ratios
- Shapes and Angle Geometry
- Earning and Spending
- Measurement
- Investing
- Data in Context
Topics are dependent on the interest of the class.
Assessment
Year 10 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 (50%)
- Assessment Type 2: Folio Tasks (50%)
Examination:
- This subject does not have an Examination at the end of the semester.
