Student Assessment Guide - Unit
Unit Code: 6492MW/6493MW
Unit name: Mathematics
Unit Purpose: This course is for students who want to study Mathematics for the Higher School
Certificate (HSC) examinations in an adult learning environment. You will use independent learning
skills and self-motivation to successfully undertake further study and/or employment.
Reporting of assessment outcomes
Your result will be recorded and reported to you as Tuition Received (T). Depending on your results
in the assessment tasks you will be given a rank related to your position in the group and an internal
assessment mark. This mark will only be communicated to the Board of Studies. Your teacher will
give you feedback on your assessment tasks within two weeks of the event. A ROSA will be issued by
the Board of Studies stating outcomes achieved in this unit of study.
To obtain a graded / competent outcome
The learners result is based on the evidence provided to meet the criteria for competence as
specified in the unit of competency and grading criteria.
The learner is able to satisfactorily apply all elements, the performance criteria, the essential
knowledge & skills & the critical aspects of assessment specific to the unit in a range of situations.
The learner uses known information in relevant situations.
To obtain a not yet competent grade
The learner has not provided sufficient evidence to demonstrate achievement of all elements,
performance criteria, the essential knowledge & skills & the critical aspects of assessment specific to
the unit.
If you are unable or do not provide sufficient evidence for this unit, the assessor will provide you
with feedback and guidance on what you will need to do before you can attempt to achieve this unit
of competency again.
Requirements to successfully complete this unit of competency
You will need to attend all tasks as specified in Attachment A and make a genuine effort in each task
What student will need
You will need to supply:
 Notebook, Pens and pencils
 A compass, protractor, ruler and set squares. (Often available in a boxed set).
 A Board of Studies approved calculator. (Casio fx-82AU plus recommended).
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Text Books
o Maths in Focus: Mathematics Preliminary Course 2nd edition, Margaret Grove
o Maths in Focus: Mathematics HSC Course 2nd edition, Margaret Grove
Recognition and credit
Credit may be applicable for previous study. You may be eligible to apply for recognition for
previous learning, experience and skills. Talk to your teacher to discuss what credit or recognition
you can apply for. Additional recognition information is available on the TAFE NSW- SWSi internet
site .
More about assessment
"Every Student's Guide to Assessment in TAFE NSW" provides information you need to know about
assessment including information about the kinds of assessment, how you will be accessed and a
checklist to confirm that you have all the information to support your study. Every student studying
in TAFE NSW can access a copy of Every Student's Guide to Assessment on SWSi Internet. Copies are
provided by your teacher when you receive your assessment guides.
Further information regarding Higher School Certificate Assessment can be found on the Board of
Studies (BOSTES) website:
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_assessment_policies/
Student support and services
You will receive a copy of the institute Student service guide A-Z on enrolment. The guide and links to the
following support services are all available on the SWSI internet
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Aboriginal student support
Counselling and career advice
Disability services
International student services
Library services
Multicultural education
Student association
Student acknowledgement – receipt of assessment information
Once you commence study you will be required to sign or acknowledge that you have received
the student assessment guidelines for the course and units of competency in which you have enrolled.
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Attachment A
The teacher will provide additional information about the
 Dates of assessment
 Content of assessment
 Methods of assessment
 Aspects of evidence you need to show
Assessment event
In class test
In class test
In class test
Trial HSC
Weighting
15%
25%
25%
35%
Timing (week beginning)
Term 1 week 7 (17th March)
Term 2 week 2 (5th May)
Term 3 week 2 (21st July)
Term 3 week 7/8 (25th August)
If you are absent from a scheduled assessment you must:
 Provide evidence for the absence e.g. medical certificate, and
 Notify your teacher before the assessment
 Contact the teacher on return to the College to discuss alternate arrangements for
assessment, if needed.
(Extract from: Mathematics 2/3 Unit Syllabus — Years 11–12)
Objectives
Specific objectives of the course are:
(a) to give an understanding of important mathematical ideas such as
variable, function, limit, etc, and to introduce students to mathematical
techniques which are relevant to the real world;
(b) to understand the need to prove results, to appreciate the role of
deductive reasoning in establishing such proofs, and to develop the ability
to construct these proofs;
(c) to enhance those mathematical skills required for further studies in
mathematics, the physical sciences and the technological sciences.
For achievement of these aims, the following points are important:
(i) Understanding of the basic ideas and precise use of language must be
emphasised;
(ii) A clear distinction must be made between results which are proved,
and results which are merely stated or made plausible;
(iii) Where proofs are given, they should be carefully developed, with
emphasis on the deductive processes used;
(iv) Attaining competence in mathematical skills and techniques requires
many examples, given as teaching illustrations and as exercises to be
undertaken independently by the student;
(v) Since the course is to be ‘useful for concurrent studies of science,
industrial arts and commerce’ students could be given some
experience in applying mathematics to problems drawn from such
areas. Realistic problems should follow the attainment of skills, and
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techniques of problem solving should be continually developed.
HSC Mathematics Assessment Outline 2014
Week
T1/W7
T2/W2
T3/W3
T3/W7/8
Week
Beginning
Topics/Chapters
Outcomes to
be assessed
Syllabus
Links
Arithmetic & Algebra, Geometry
P1, P2, P3, P4,
H1, H2, H5
1.1-1.4,
2.1-2.4
Arithmetic & Algebra, Geometry,
Functions, Linear Functions,
Trigonometry
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5
H1, H2, H4, H5
1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.4
4.1-4.4, 5.1-5.5
6.1-6.5, 6.7
21 July
Intro Calculus, Quadratics &
Parabola, Geometrical
Applications, Integration
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5,
P6, P7
H1, H4, H5, H6, H7
8.1-8.9, 2.5, 6.8,
9.1-9.5, 10.110.8, 11.1-11.4
25th August
Arithmetic & Algebra, Geometry,
Functions, Linear Functions,
Trigonometry, Quadratics &
Parabola, Calculus, Geometrical
Applications, Integration,
Probability, Trigonometric
Functions, Logarithms &
Exponentials
P1, P2, P3, P4, P5,
P6, P7
H1, H2, H3, H4, H5,
H6, H7, H8, H9
1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.4,
2.5, 3.1-3.3,
4.1-4.4, 5.1-5.5,
6.1-6.5, 6.7-6.8,
8.1-8.9, 9.1-9.5,
10.1-10.8,
11.1-11.4,
12.1-12.5,
13.1-13.7
17th March
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5 May
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