Mathematics Extended
MATHEMATICS FACULTY
| š Ā Course Type | Elective |
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| š§© Ā Units | 2 or 4 |
| š Ā Timing | Units 1 & 2 in Year 9, Units 3 & 4 in Year 10 |
| ā± Ā Hours per week | 3 |
| š Ā Prior Experience | For Units 1 & 2: An interest in Mathematics For Units 3 & 4: Units 1 & 2 |
| āļø Ā Selection | To complete Units 3 & 4, Units 1 & 2 (or similar) must have been completed |
| š§ Ā Future Pathways | Mathematical Methods Level 4 or IBDP (AA) |
These elective subjects are taken in addition to Mathematics and are designed for more capable and dedicated students. The content is more challenging than in Mathematics and students need to be prepared to meet the challenge.Ā
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Students who choose not to study Mathematics Extended in Years 9 and 10 have generally not developed the necessary algebraic skills to be successful in the highest level courses in Years 11 and 12 and, as a result, course options in the TCE and IB are slightly limited. It is strongly recommended that students who wish to follow a pathway that requires TCE Mathematics Methods Level 4, or in the IB Diploma, Analysis and Approaches Standard Level or Analysis and Approaches Higher Level, choose Mathematics Extended in Years 9 and 10. The content of Year 10 Mathematics Extended will reflect that of TCE Mathematics Methods Foundation Level 3.
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It should be noted that pre-tertiary Mathematics Methods Level 4 is often a prerequisite at some universities for entry into undergraduate courses in the Physical Sciences, Engineering, Economics and Computer Science.
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We strongly encourage that advice be sought regarding electives and we recommend contacting your current Year 8 Mathematics teacher for assistance.