Mathematics Advanced 2 Unit

ATAR Course

For Whom is the Course Intended?

This course is designed to provide a sufficient basis for university courses involving Calculus.

Pre-Requisites

Students should have studied the 5.3 Mathematics Pathway, and gained Grade B8 or better.

The 5.2 Pathway does not give adequate preparation for Mathematics 2 Unit.

Students need to have demonstrated competence in Mathematical Skills, especially Algebra.

Assessment

For both Year 11 and Year 12 courses students are to be assessed on:

• their knowledge and skills.
• their ability to apply this knowledge to the real world.
• their reasoning and interpretive skills.
• their ability to explain and communicate methods and solutions.

Internal Assessment

Students will do traditional examinations plus a number of other tasks which have a stronger emphasis on understanding, interpretation and communication.

External Assessment

  HSC Examination of three hours duration.

Costs

Subject costs are included in the College Resource Fee.