Mathematics Advanced
2 unit course
Course Summary
The Mathematics Advanced course is a calculus-based course focused on developing student awareness of mathematics as a unique and powerful way of viewing the world to investigate order, relation, pattern, uncertainty and generality. The course allows students to develop ways of thinking in which problems are explored through observation, reflection, and reasoning.
This course requires students to complete a project.
What, if any, skills are needed?
Year 10 - 5.3 Level Maths recommended (above 70% is the recommendation).
Course Units
| Year 11 Units | Year 12 Units |
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Functions
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Functions
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Trigonometric Functions
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Trigonometric Functions
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Calculus
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Calculus
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Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
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Financial Mathematics
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Statistical Analysis
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Statistical Analysis
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Career Options
Students intending to go to university to study any STEM degree (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) should choose Mathematics Advanced and are strongly advised to include Mathematics Extension 1 in Years 11 and 12 and, if possible, Mathematics Extension 2 in Year 12.
Students aiming to study STEM degrees and degrees, which include STEM subjects (such as economics, psychology and commerce), are advised to choose the highest level of mathematics in Years 11 and 12 of which they might be capable.