General Mathematics is designed for students to develop a broad range of quantitative skills to support them in fields such as business, commerce or the trades. The course introduces students to a personal financial management, the statistical investigation process, and modelling of the real world using lines, networks and matrices.
Recommended background: Students at IBMYP level 4 or higher in Year 10 Mathematics should consider General Mathematics.
A scientific calculator is required.
Content
The following topics provide the framework for learning in Stage 1 General Mathematics.
Semester 1
Investing and Borrowing
Measurement
Statistical Investigation
Semester 2
Applications of Trigonometry
Linear and Exponential Functions
Matrices and Networks
Assessment
Assessment at Stage 1 is school based.
There are two assessment types:
Four assessment pieces are completed in each semester of Stage 1 General Mathematics.
Semester 1
Measurement topic test (SAT)
Investing and Borrowing topic test (SAT)
Bank Interest investigation (IF)
Statistical investigation (IF)
Semester 2
Applications of Trigonometry topic test (SAT)
Matrices and Network topic test (SAT)
Networks investigation (IF)
Linear and Exponential Functions topic test (SAT)
Stage 1 General Mathematics is assessed using two criteria:
Concepts and Techniques
Reasoning and Communication
Successful completion of this subject leads to: Stage 2 General Mathematical
Students who intend to study General Mathematics at Stage 2: must complete 20 credits of Stage 1 General Mathematics or Mathematical Methods.
SACE requires all students to achieve a C grade or higher in one semester of any Mathematics course in Stage 1. Students who are successful have the option to choose to select an alternative elective in semester 2 or continue with a second semester of Mathematics. Students who are not successful must study a second semester of Mathematics.
CARE • COMMITMENT • CO-OPERATION • RESPECT