General Mathematics

Stage 2

Full year
20 credits

Course Overview

General Mathematics explores many practical applications of mathematics in a wide variety of contexts such as statistics, scientific data analyses, project management and finance. Students will approach new challenges by investigating, modelling, reasoning, visualising and problem solving with the goal of communicating their solutions to others. Students use their mathematical skills and knowledge to make informed judgements and decisions.

Assessment

School based
40% – 5 Skills and Applications Tasks (Tests)
30% – 2 Investigation Folios

External
30% – Examination