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Curriculum 2025

General Mathematics

 

Subject Name General Mathematics
Year Level 12
Subject Length Full year
Subject Type Optional
Prerequisite Subjects Successful completion of 2 semesters of year 11 General Mathematics or Mathematics A and B or Mathematics A and General Mathematics B is recommended
Staff Contact Amanda Clark
amanda.clark581@schools.sa.edu.au

Content

This course focuses on applying mathematical skills to practical problem-solving.  

Students may develop a range of applications of mathematical skills, including:

  • Personal finance management
  • Statistical investigation process
  • Modelling using linear and non-linear functions
  • Networks and matrices
  • Discrete models  
Examinable topics include finance, statistics and discrete models. Graphics calculators are used. 

Assessment

Skills and application tasks  40%

  • Five tests - 60 minutes each

Mathematical investigations  30%

  • Two investigations - approximately 12 pages each

External assessment  30%

  • 130-minute examination that covers the three examinable topics

Additional Information

Students will require an approved SACE graphics calculator (recommended TI-84 Plus CE) and the MASA General Mathematics Study Guide. 

Successful completion of General Mathematics at year 12 prepares students for entry to tertiary courses and occupations requiring a general background in mathematics. 

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