Length: Single Semester (One 10 credit semester) 
Contact: Maths Leader 
Recommended Background: B Grade or better in Year 10 Mathematics and teacher recommendation. 

Course Description 
This additional Semester 2 course is designed to prepare students who are considering studying Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics in Stage 2. It is a vital step in the pathway to undertaking Specialist Mathematics in Year 12. This subject includes more geometric topics and complex applications of ideas. 

Stage 1 Specialist Mathematics consists of the following topics: 

• Vectors in a plane 
• Arithmetic and geometric sequences and series 
• Real and complex numbers 

Subject Requirement 
A SACE approved graphics calculator is required for this course. 

Years 7-12 Calculator Requirements 

 
Assessment 
Students will complete three structured assessment tasks and one mathematical investigation. 

 
Leads To 
Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics (for students who achieved a B grade or higher)