Mathematics A
QCE points:
4 points
Nominal Hours:
Minimum of 220 hours over the full senior course
Course Outline:
The course of study within Mathematics A is mandated by the Queensland Studies Authority. While undertaking the course, students will study the following topics:
- Managing Money 1
- Managing Money 2
- Elements of Applied Geometry
- Linking 2 & 3 Dimensions
- Data Collection and Presentation
- Exploring and Understanding Data
- Operations Research – Linear Programming
- Maps and Compasses – Land Measurement
- Operations Research – Networking and Queuing
These units will be assessed through a variety of means including exams and assignments.
Prevocational Mathematics
QCE points:
4 points
Nominal Hours:
Minimum of 220 hours over the full senior course
Course Outline:
The prevocational mathematics course is designed to focus on ‘real world mathematics’ that students will encounter throughout their lives. While undertaking the course, students will study the following topics in accordance with Queensland Studies Authority guidelines:
- Review – Basic Mathematics
- Earning Money, Paying tax
- Cars and Mobile Phones
- Trade Mathematics
- Health and Exercise
- Poverty and Literacy
- Travelling in the Local Area/Seeing Queensland
- Taking a Gamble
- Buying and Building a House
- Ratios in Trade
- Starting your Own Business
- Investing your Money
- Renovating your Home
These units will be assessed through a variety of means including exams and assignments.
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