Standard Mathematics 2 (2U)
Board Developed Course (240 hours)
Available in Years 11 and 12
The purpose of General Mathematics is to provide an appropriate mathematical background for students who wish to enter occupations which require the use of basic mathematical and statistical techniques. The course is designed to support TAFE and other vocational courses. This course is NOT appropriate for those who wish to pursue the formal study of mathematics at tertiary level.
It is assumed that students who undertake this course have completed and achieved the outcomes from Year 10 5.1 or 5.2 Mathematics.
Course description
Mathematics Standard students use mathematics to make informed decisions in their daily lives. Students develop understanding and competence in mathematics through real-world applications. These skills can be used in a range of concurrent HSC subjects.
In Mathematics Standard 2 students extend their mathematical skills beyond Stage 5 without the in-depth knowledge of higher mathematics that the study of calculus would provide. This course prepares students for a wide range of educational and employment aspirations, including continuing their studies at a tertiary level.
What students learn
The study of Mathematics Standard 2 in Stage 6:
enables students to develop their knowledge, understanding and skills in working mathematically and in communicating concisely and precisely
provides opportunities for students to consider various applications of mathematics in a broad range of contemporary contexts through the use of mathematical modelling and use these models to solve problems related to their present and future needs
provides opportunities for students to develop an understanding of and skills in further aspects of mathematics for concurrent HSC studies
provides an appropriate mathematical background for students entering the workforce or undertaking further tertiary training.
Course Structure
Year 11 course
The Mathematics Standard Year 11 course comprises four Topics, with the Topics divided into Subtopics.
Topic: Algebra
Formulae and Equations
Linear Relationships
Topic: Measurement
Applications of Measurement
Working with Time
Topic: Financial Mathematics
Money Matters
Topic: Statistical Analysis
Data Analysis
Relative Frequency and Probability
Year 12 course
The Mathematics Standard 2 Year 12 course content includes the same four Topics and the additional Topic ‘Networks’.
Topic: Algebra
Types of Relationships
Topic: Measurement
Non-right-angled Trigonometry
Rates and Ratios
Topic: Financial Mathematics
Investments and Loans
Annuities
Topic: Statistical Analysis
Bivariate Data Analysis
The Normal Distribution
Topic: Networks
Network Concepts
Critical Path Analysis