OTAGO GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
Careers Education
Year 12
MATHEMATICS
12MATG
GENERAL MATHEMATICS

Description
During the General Mathematics course you will
Investigate real life data and write a report on your findings under the Statistics strand, eg. risk analysis
Investigate tertiary funding options and taxes
Create a network and find the shortest path
Explore sequence and series
Prerequisites
Mathematics is Compulsory at Level 2. This course leads to Year 13 General Mathematics and Year 13 Statistics.
Assessment
17 Internal Credits
4 External Credits
Course Endorsement
Yes
Course Contribution
$10.00
12MATA
MATHEMATICS WITH ALGEBRA

Description
During the Mathematics with Algebra course you will:
build on your Algebra skills from year 11 by manipulating expressions, solving complex equations and modelling real-world situations
master sine and cosine rules alongside coordinate methods to solve spatial problems, line equations, gradients, and distances
analyse sample data using informal confidence intervals to draw reliable conclusions and make comparisons about wider populations
calculate risk and explore real-world chance using tree diagrams, two-way tables, and normal distribution models
unlock the mathematics of change by using differentiation and integration to find gradients, turning points, rates of change, and solve kinematics problems.
Prerequisites
Mathematics is compulsory at Level 2. Need to have passed 1.2. This course leads to all Year 13 courses.
Assessment
9 Internal Credits
13 External Credits
Course Endorsement
Yes
Course Contribution
$10.00