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All aspects of Working Mathematically, as described within this syllabus, are integral to the outcomes of the Mathematics Standard Stage 6 course, in particular outcomes MS11-9, MS12-9, MS11-10 and MS12-10.

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Objective

Students:

  • develop the ability to apply reasoning, and the use of appropriate language, in the evaluation and construction of arguments and the interpretation and use of models based on mathematical concepts
     
Year 11 Mathematics
Standard outcomes

A student:
Year 12 Mathematics
Standard 1 outcomes

A student:
Year 12 Mathematics
Standard 2 outcomes

A student:
MS11-1
uses algebraic and graphical techniques to compare alternative solutions to contextual problems
MS1-12-1
uses algebraic and graphical techniques to evaluate and construct arguments in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts
MS2-12-1
uses detailed algebraic and graphical techniques to critically evaluate and construct arguments in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts
MS11-2
represents information in symbolic, graphical and tabular form
MS1-12-2
analyses representations of data in order to make predictions and draw conclusions
MS2-12-2
analyses representations of data in order to make inferences, predictions and draw conclusions

Objective

Students:

  • develop the ability to use concepts and apply techniques to the solution of problems in algebra and modelling, measurement, financial mathematics, data and statistics, probability and networks
     
Year 11 Mathematics
Standard outcomes

A student:
Year 12 Mathematics
Standard 1 outcomes

A student:
Year 12 Mathematics
Standard 2 outcomes

A student:
MS11-3
solves problems involving quantity measurement, including accuracy and the choice of relevant units
MS1-12-3
interprets the results of measurements and calculations and makes judgements about their reasonableness
MS2-12-3
interprets the results of measurements and calculations and makes judgements about their reasonableness, including the degree of accuracy and the conversion of units where appropriate
MS11-4
performs calculations in relation to two-dimensional and three-dimensional figures
MS1-12-4
analyses simple two-dimensional and three-dimensional models to solve practical problems
MS2-12-4
analyses two-dimensional and three-dimensional models to solve practical problems
MS11-5
models relevant financial situations using appropriate tools
MS1-12-5
makes informed decisions about financial situations likely to be encountered post-school
MS2-12-5
makes informed decisions about financial situations, including annuities and loan repayments
MS11-6
makes predictions about everyday situations based on simple mathematical models
MS1-12-6
represents the relationships between changing quantities in algebraic and graphical forms
MS2-12-6
solves problems by representing the relationships between changing quantities in algebraic and graphical forms
MS11-7
develops and carries out simple statistical processes to answer questions posed
MS1-12-7
solves problems requiring statistical processes
MS2-12-7
solves problems requiring statistical processes, including the use of the normal distribution and the correlation of bivariate data
MS11-8
solves probability problems involving multistage events
MS1-12-8
applies network techniques to solve network problems
MS2-12-8
solves problems using networks to model decision-making in practical problems

Objective

Students:

  • develop the ability to use mathematical skills and techniques, aided by appropriate technology, to organise information and interpret practical situations
     
Year 11 Mathematics
Standard outcomes

A student:
Year 12 Mathematics
Standard 1 outcomes

A student:
Year 12 Mathematics
Standard 2 outcomes

A student:
MS11-9
uses appropriate technology to investigate, organise and interpret information in a range of contexts
MS1-12-9
chooses and uses appropriate technology effectively and recognises appropriate times for such use
MS2-12-9
chooses and uses appropriate technology effectively in a range of contexts, and applies critical thinking to recognise appropriate times and methods for such use

Objective

Students:

  • develop the ability to interpret and communicate mathematics in a variety of written and verbal forms, including diagrams and graphs
     
Year 11 Mathematics
Standard outcomes

A student:
Year 12 Mathematics
Standard 1 outcomes

A student:
Year 12 Mathematics
Standard 2 outcomes

A student:
MS11-10
justifies a response to a given problem using appropriate mathematical terminology and/or calculations
MS1-12-10
uses mathematical argument and reasoning to evaluate conclusions, communicating a position clearly to others
MS2-12-10
uses mathematical argument and reasoning to evaluate conclusions, communicating a position clearly to others and justifying a response

View the related Mathematics Standard Stage 6 outcomes.

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