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Mathematics Advanced

MATHEMATICS ADVANCED

Board Developed Course (ATAR) - 2 Units

This course is designed to provide a sufficient basis for university courses involving Calculus. It is best suited to those interested in future pathways which involve mathematics and its applications in a range of disciplines at the tertiary level.

Students are expected to be confident in their manipulation of a variety of algebraic expressions and processes, and competent in communicating their mathematical understanding using appropriate mathematical notations and reasoning.

PREFERRED PRE-REQUISITES

Mathematics Advanced is constructed on the assumption students have achieved outcomes from the core and paths. Students are expected to be both fluent and confident in their manipulation of a variety of algebraic expressions and processes. It is recommended for students who gained a RoSA grade of B8 or better. 

It is highly recommended students complete the Advanced Mathematics College Curriculum Proficiency Assessment to be considered for this course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Year 11 Topics

• Functions: Working with Functions and Graph Transformations

• Trigonometric Functions: Trigonometry and Angle Measure, Trigonometric Identities and Equations.

• Calculus: Introduction to Differentiation

• Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions

• Statistical Analysis: Probability and Data

Year 12 Topics

• Functions: Further graph transformations and modelling

• Calculus: Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus & Applications of Calculus

• Sequences and Series: Sequences and Series

• Financial Mathematics: Financial Mathematics

• Statistical Analysis: Random Variables

HSC EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Examination Paper (3 Hours)

Multiple Choice 10%

Short and Extended Response 90%

Further information is available on the NESA website.