Year 10 5AMAT1 – General Mathematics (compulsory)

Available for study in:    Compulsory in Year 10 Semester 1.

Main areas of study: 
This course covers the Measurement, Statistics and Probability strands of the Mathematics and Statistics curriculum.

In this course you will learn: 
Students will explore principles in order to gain understanding of:

• Number 1
• Algebra 1
• Geometric Reasoning
• Probability 
• Statistics - Multivariate Investigation

This course incorporates the Akonga Profile in the following ways; explicit teaching and learning around numeracy and financial literacies, development of the competencies of critical thinking, problem solving and self management.

Methods of assessment: 
Students will be assessed via two reported skills assessments and various checkpoints during the semester

This course leads to: 
Level 1 Mathematics courses (6MAC and 6MAT). Developing an understanding of Algebra, Number, Geometry and Statistics is essential for numerous careers.  Algebra in particular leads through the senior school to the study of Calculus at Level 3 (8MAC) . Calculus is a requirement for careers such as Engineering, Aviation, many sciences, architecture and some branches of finance.