Essential Mathematics

STAGE 2 - 2026

Essential Mathematics

Year 12
Length

Full Year (20 SACE Credits)

Pre-requisite

Preferred

C grade in full year of Stage 1 Essential Mathematics (or equivalent)
AND C grade in Stage 1 Essential Mathematics Exam (or equivalent)

Consider stage 2 Community Connections Essential Mathematics if you do not meet the required prior achievement levels.

Additional Costs

TI-84 Plus Graphics Calculator Approximately $220* 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific Topics that will be Covered

Learning Concepts

  • Scales, Plans and Models 

  • Measurement 

  • Business Applications 

  • Statistics 

  • Investments and Loans 

 

Assessment Types

Assessment Type 1: Skills and Applications Tasks (30%)

  • 4 Topic tests

Assessment Type 2: Folio Tasks (40%)

  • 2 Assignments

Assessment Type 3: External Exam (30%)

 

Top 3 Learner Behaviours

  1. Driven
  2. Connected 
  3. Flexible Thinker

 

 

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