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Maths courses in year 11 & 12
All you need to know
Mathematics
General 1
Mathematics
General 2
Mathematics
Extension 1
Mathematics
How difficult is it? How difficult is it? How difficult is it? How difficult is it?
What will I do in
this subject?
What will I do in
this subject?
What will I do in
this subject?
What will I do in
this subject?
What
jobs/careers will
this help me do?
What
jobs/careers will
this help me do?
What
jobs/careers will
this help me do?
What
jobs/careers will
this help me do?
Should I do this
course?
Should I do this
course?
Should I do this
course?
Should I do this
course?
Mathematics General 1 – How
difficult is it?
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This is the simplest of the Maths courses
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Involves REAL WORLD activities and tasks
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There IS a yearly exam in year 12, but NO
HSC EXAM
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Mathematics General 1 – What will
I do in this course?
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Syllabus – Online
The theory topics include: Algebra,
Probability, Measurement, Finance and Data
You will also study applications by
completing projects in the following topics:
Mobile Phone Driving & Cars Health
Resources
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Design
Household Finances
Mathematics General 1 – What
jobs/careers will this help me do?
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Helps to manage finances and interpret daily statistics
and graphs. Aids with using maths in everyday life
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Can assist with studying VET courses and some
humanities, or working in these areas, e.g. as a chef,
mechanic, any trade.
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Can count towards a TAFE course after the HSC
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Mathematics General 1 – Should I
do this course?
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Contributes to your HSC, but NOT your
ATAR
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If you want maths for your everyday life
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If you enjoy maths more when it is hands on,
e.g. through games, projects and using
technology
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Mathematics General 2 – How
difficult is it?
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Involves challenging problems, with long, worded
situations.
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Aimed at students from all classes.
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Requires a good knowledge of year 10 maths
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Some real world tasks and activities. Less than
Mathematics General 1
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Mathematics General 2 – What will
I do in this subject?
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Syllabus – Online
2012 Exam
The theory topics include: Algebra,
Probability, Measurement, Finance and Data
You will also study applications by
completing projects in the following topics:
Mobile Phone
Driving & Cars
Resources
Health
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Mathematics General 2 – What jobs/careers
will this course help me to do?
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VET, Humanities and Everyday life
applications of mathematics
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Business and Accounting
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Can offer exemptions for TAFE courses.
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Mathematics General 2 – Should I
do this subject?
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Suitable for students in all classes
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Students who find year 10 Mathematics very
challenging should choose Mathematics General 1
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If you are aiming for a career in business
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If you are particularly good at Mathematics
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Mathematics – How difficult is it?
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An advanced mathematics course.
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At Holroyd High School, usually the top 1015 students study this course
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Only for students in 10M1.
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Mathematics – What will I do in
this subject?
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Syllabus – Online
2012 HSC Exam
Involves very little practical work
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Advanced levels of algebra, geometry,
probability, trigonometry and financial
mathematics
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This is a Calculus based course.
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Mathematics – What jobs/careers
will this course assist me with?
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Aids advanced science courses such as
Chemistry and Physics
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Advanced Business
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Engineering
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Mathematics – Should I do this
subject?
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If you enjoy maths
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If you are excellent at maths
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If you wish to work in one of the field on the
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Extension 1 Maths – How difficult
is this course?
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A very advanced mathematics course.
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At Holroyd High School, usually the top 5-10
students study this course
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Only for the highest level students in 10M1.
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Extension 1 Maths – What will I do
in this course
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Syllabus – Online
2012 HSC Exam
Involves very little practical work and after
school classes
Further work on the Mathematics course
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This is an Advanced Calculus based course.
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Extension 1 Maths – What jobs/careers
will this course assist me with?
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The same as Mathematics
Aids advanced science courses such as
Chemistry and Physics
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Advanced Business
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Engineering
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Extension 1 Maths – Should I do
this subject?
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If you REALLY enjoy maths
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If you are Outstanding at maths
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If you wish to work in one of the field on the
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