Length: Full Year (20 SACE credits) 
Contact: Maths Leader 
Recommended Background: Grade C or higher in Stage 1 Mathematical Methods or General Mathematics and /or teacher recommendation. 

Course Description 
Stage 2 Essential Mathematics offers senior secondary students the opportunity to extend their mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving in everyday and workplace contexts. Stage 2 Essential Mathematics has an emphasis on developing students’ computational skills and expanding their ability to apply their mathematical skills in flexible and resourceful ways. This subject is intended for students planning to pursue a career in a range of trades or vocations.  

Stage 2 Essential Mathematics topics include: 

• Scales, plans, and models 
• Measurement 
• Business applications 
• Statistics 
• Investments and loans 

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

Years 7-12 Calculator Requirements 

Assessment 
Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A+ to E- will be used for reporting purposes. 

School-based Assessment: 

• Skills and Applications Tasks (30%) 
• Folio (40%) 

External Assessment: 

• Examination (30%)