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Curriculum 2025

Mathematics C

 

Subject Name Mathematics C
Year Level 11
Subject Length Semester
Subject Type Optional
Year 12 Pathway Year 12 Specialist Mathematics
Staff Contact Amanda Clark
amanda.clark581@schools.sa.edu.au

Content

To prepare students for year 12 Specialist Mathematics, students study a selection of topics which may include:

  • Geometry
  • Vectors in the plane
  • Further trigonometry
  • Real and complex numbers
  • Matrices

Assessment

Skills and applications tasks  75%

  • Three tests - 60 minutes each

Investigation  25% 

  • Maximum 8 pages

Additional Information

Students must study Mathematics A and B to study Mathematics C. Preferred pre-requisite achievement of a C or better in Mathematics A. Students must purchase their own graphics calculator (recommended Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE).

Students must select Mathematics A, B and C to study year 12 Specialist Mathematics.

To meet the SACE's numeracy requirement, students must achieve a C grade in 10 credits of year 11 Mathematics.

Students will be enrolled in Mathematics classes based on teacher recommendations and parent approval. Teacher recommendations are based on previous achievements, PAT results, and career pathways.