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Mathematics
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Mathematics Standard
- Introduction
- Mathematics Standard key
- Rationale
- Mathematics in Stage 6
- Place of the syllabus
- Building on Stage 5
- Aim and objectives
- Outcomes
- Course structure and requirements
- Organisation of content
- Working Mathematically
- Learning across the curriculum
- Course content
- Glossary
- Achievement level descriptions
- Performance band descriptions
- Assessment and reporting
- Version log
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Mathematics Standard
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Extension 2
- Numeracy CEC
- Mathematics Life Skills
- Course descriptions
- Syllabus development
Aim and objectives
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Aim
The study of Mathematics Standard in Stage 6 enables students to develop their knowledge and understanding of what it means to work mathematically, improve their skills to solve problems relating to their present and future needs and aspirations, and improve their understanding of how to communicate in a concise and systematic manner.
Objectives
Knowledge, skills and understanding
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
- 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
- develop the ability to use mathematical skills and techniques, aided by appropriate technology, to organise information and interpret practical situations
- develop the ability to interpret and communicate mathematics in a variety of written and verbal forms, including diagrams and graphs.
Values and attitudes
Students value and appreciate:
- mathematics as an essential and relevant part of life, recognising that its development and use have been largely in response to human needs by societies all around the globe
- the importance of resilience in undertaking mathematical challenges, taking responsibility for their own learning and evaluating their mathematical development.