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Year 10 Work Ready SACE Essential Mathematics B

  • Length of Study: Semester 2
  • Number of SACE Credits: 10
  • Pre-Requisite Information: By Year 9/10 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.

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