CORE: General Maths

Year 10

What is the subject about?

Year 10 General Mathematics looks to extend students use of mathematical models to a wide range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts, involving the use of all types of real numbers. With content such as exploring the use of Measurement, Geometry, Number, Algebra, Statistics and Data. General Mathematics asks students to explore mathematics as a tool for engaging with mathematics and numeracy and provides them with the tools and knowledge for the future.

 

Units

  • Number and Algebra
  • Geometry and Measurement
  • Statistics and Probability

 

Skills you will develop

  • Real world applications for Number and Algebra
  • Evaluate the accuracy of Data and Statistics in society
  • Investigate elements of Shape and Measurement in contemporary workplaces

Assessment

  • Investigations
  • SACs

Pathways

Studying General Mathematics assists most pathways and can lead to the following careers

  • Engineering
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • IT
  • Tradesperson
  • Statistician
  • Doctor

 

If you are interested in this subject please see Mr Cooper, Ms Horrocks or Mr Collins.

 

Sonny Pavic - Year 10 

Year 10 Maths is exciting and challenging for me. The teachers are really helpful if you don’t understand something. I really like Algebra because once you understand something, it follows certain rules.