Stage 5 - Mathematics | Avondale School

Course Overview

The Stage 5 Mathematics course provides students with the opportunity to develop increasingly sophisticated and refined mathematical understanding, fluency, communication, reasoning, analytical thought and problem-solving skills. These capabilities enable students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by employing strategies to make informed decisions and solve problems, relevant to their present and future needs.

Course Content

Core

Financial mathematics
Algebraic techniquesIndices
Equations
Linear relationships
Non-linear relationships
Numbers of any magnitude
Trigonometry
Area and surface area
Volume
Properties of geometric figures
Data analysis
Probability

Pathway

Variation and rates of change
Polynomials
Logarithms
Functions and other graphs
Circle geometry
Introduction to networks

Course Assessment

Written tests, assignments and examinations will measure how well students:

Develop understanding and fluency in mathematics through inquiry, exploring and connecting mathematical concepts, choosing and applying problem-solving skills and mathematical techniques, communication and reasoning.
Develop efficient strategies for numerical calculation, recognise patterns, describe relationships and apply algebraic techniques and generalisation.
Identify, visualise and quantify measures and the attributes of shapes and objects, and explore measurement concepts and geometric relationships, applying formulas, strategies and geometric reasoning in the solution of problems.
Collect, represent, analyse, interpret and evaluate data, assign and use probabilities, and make sound judgements.

	Standard	Advanced	Extension
Numerate Citizen	•
Access All Areas	•	•
Express	•	•	•