Stage 1 Essential Mathematics
LENGTH OF COURSE: One Semester compulsory option
ASSUMED BACKGROUND: Nil
SUBJECT CHARGES: Nil
CONTENT
Course content will be a selection of the following:
Topic 1: Calculations and Ratio including arithmetic of whole numbers and fractions
Topic 2: Earning and spending including calculation of wages, taxation and budgeting
Topic 3: Geometry including properties of angles and polygons, construction processes and compasses
ASSESSMENT TYPES
Skills and Application tasks: Supervised assessment (test) to demonstrate student learning
Investigations: Students investigate a topic mathematically to make informed decisions/recommendations
