Year 11 Course Handbook 2021 | Page 11

Mathematics: possible unit combinations The following unit combinations in Mathematics will be offered in 2021. They are classified in decreasing order of difficulty. Year 10 Semester 2 Year 11 Year 12 Comment Most difficult course 1 STRIVE Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics (A grade) Specialist Units 1 & 2 Methods Units 1 & 2 Specialist Units 3 & 4 Methods Units 3 & 4 Double Mathematics for university entry to specialist courses such as engineering, physical sciences, and mathematics 2 Advanced Mathematics (B grade) Methods Units 1 & 2 Methods Units 3 & 4 Single Mathematics for university courses where further mathematics is likely to be needed. Also suitable for preparation for higher level technical training 3 Standard Mathematics (B grade) Applications Units 1 & 2 Applications Units 3 & 4 Single Mathematics for general university entry 4 Applying Mathematics Essential Units 1 & 2 Essential Units 3 & 4 General Mathematics for further education and training or university entry where further mathematics is unlikely to be needed Least difficult course 5 Applying Mathematics Foundation Units 1 & 2 Foundation Units 3 & 4 General Mathematics for students who have not demonstrated (WACE) standard of numeracy requirement by the end of Year 10 Students should discuss their choices with their Mathematics teacher or the Head of Faculty to ensure that they are making a reasonable and viable choice. Their teacher will recommend the most appropriate course for Years 11 and 12. Parents are encouraged to make enquiries to Mr Peter Orriss, Head of Mathematics Faculty on (08) 9377 9257, for assistance or clarification. 11