Maths Courses - Holroyd High School

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Maths courses in year 11 & 12 All you need to know Mathematics General 1

Mathematics General 2

Mathematics

Extension 1 Mathematics

How difficult is it? How difficult is it? How difficult is it? How difficult is it?

What will I do in this subject?

What will I do in this subject?

What will I do in this subject?

What will I do in this subject?

What jobs/careers will this help me do?

What jobs/careers will this help me do?

What jobs/careers will this help me do?

What jobs/careers will this help me do?

Should I do this course?

Should I do this course?

Should I do this course?

Should I do this course?

Mathematics General 1 – How difficult is it? 

This is the simplest of the Maths courses

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Involves REAL WORLD activities and tasks

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There IS a yearly exam in year 12, but NO HSC EXAM

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Mathematics General 1 – What will I do in this course?  

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Syllabus – Online The theory topics include: Algebra, Probability, Measurement, Finance and Data You will also study applications by completing projects in the following topics: Mobile Phone Driving & Cars Health Resources

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Design

Household Finances

Mathematics General 1 – What jobs/careers will this help me do? 

Helps to manage finances and interpret daily statistics and graphs. Aids with using maths in everyday life

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Can assist with studying VET courses and some humanities, or working in these areas, e.g. as a chef, mechanic, any trade.

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Can count towards a TAFE course after the HSC

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Mathematics General 1 – Should I do this course? 

Contributes to your HSC, but NOT your ATAR

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If you want maths for your everyday life

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If you enjoy maths more when it is hands on, e.g. through games, projects and using technology

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Mathematics General 2 – How difficult is it? 

Involves challenging problems, with long, worded situations.

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Aimed at students from all classes.

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Requires a good knowledge of year 10 maths

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Some real world tasks and activities. Less than Mathematics General 1

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Mathematics General 2 – What will I do in this subject?  

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Syllabus – Online 2012 Exam The theory topics include: Algebra, Probability, Measurement, Finance and Data You will also study applications by completing projects in the following topics:

Mobile Phone

Driving & Cars

Resources

Health

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Mathematics General 2 – What jobs/careers will this course help me to do? 

VET, Humanities and Everyday life applications of mathematics

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Business and Accounting

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Can offer exemptions for TAFE courses.

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Mathematics General 2 – Should I do this subject? 

Suitable for students in all classes

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Students who find year 10 Mathematics very challenging should choose Mathematics General 1

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If you are aiming for a career in business

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If you are particularly good at Mathematics

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Mathematics – How difficult is it? 

An advanced mathematics course.

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At Holroyd High School, usually the top 1015 students study this course

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Only for students in 10M1.

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Mathematics – What will I do in this subject?  

Syllabus – Online 2012 HSC Exam Involves very little practical work

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Advanced levels of algebra, geometry, probability, trigonometry and financial mathematics

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This is a Calculus based course.

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Mathematics – What jobs/careers will this course assist me with? 

Aids advanced science courses such as Chemistry and Physics

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Advanced Business

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Engineering

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Mathematics – Should I do this subject? 

If you enjoy maths

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If you are excellent at maths

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If you wish to work in one of the field on the Previous Slide

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Extension 1 Maths – How difficult is this course? 

A very advanced mathematics course.

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At Holroyd High School, usually the top 5-10 students study this course

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Only for the highest level students in 10M1.

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Extension 1 Maths – What will I do in this course

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Syllabus – Online 2012 HSC Exam Involves very little practical work and after school classes Further work on the Mathematics course

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This is an Advanced Calculus based course.

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Extension 1 Maths – What jobs/careers will this course assist me with?

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The same as Mathematics Aids advanced science courses such as Chemistry and Physics

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Advanced Business

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Engineering

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Extension 1 Maths – Should I do this subject? 

If you REALLY enjoy maths

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If you are Outstanding at maths

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If you wish to work in one of the field on the Previous Slide

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