The shaded area indicates a University (ATAR) Pathway.

Mathematics Course Combinations
For university admission, unacceptable combination rules will apply to Mathematics ATAR courses:

• Mathematics Applications ATAR and Mathematics Specialist ATAR are an unacceptable combination.
• Only one scaled score from the unacceptable combination can be used in the calculation of the ATAR.
• Scores from Mathematics Methods ATAR and Mathematics Specialist ATAR still benefit from the TEA 10% bonus point.

Mathematics Essential
Mathematics Essential is a General course, which focuses on using mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions. It provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, personal, further learning and community settings. This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for post-school options of employment and further training.

Mathematics Essential is aimed at students who have opted for a CareerLink pathway of learning but who have shown an interest in the subject. This subject is still quite challenging and requires a good level of mathematical skills that will be further developed and applied during the length of the course.

Course Description

The Year 11 syllabus is divided into two units, each of one semester duration, which are typically delivered as a pair. Course requires students to complete a number of practical assessments and apply knowledge to real life scenarios and investigations.

Organisation of content
Unit 1 - topics

1.1 Basic calculations, percentages and rates

1.2 Using formulas for practical purposes

1.3 Measurement

1.4 Graphs

Unit 2 - topics

2.1 Representing and comparing data

2.2 Percentages

2.3 Rates and ratios

2.4 Time and motion

Retrieved from: School Curriculum and Standards Authority. 29 June 2023.