Mathematics Essential is a General course which focuses on using mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions. It provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, personal, further learning and community settings. This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for post-school options of employment and further training.

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Year 11

Unit 1

This unit provides students with the skills and understanding to solve problems relating to calculations, use of formulas, measurement and interpretation of graphs. Contexts include Earning and Managing Money and Nutrition and Health.

Unit 2

This unit is concerned with representing and comparing data, percentages, rates and ratios, and time and motion. Contexts are Transport and Independent living.

Year 12

A General course which focuses on using mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions. It provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, personal, further learning and community settings. This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for post-school options of employment and further training.