OVERVIEW
Specialist Mathematics is designed to provide a course of study for students who wish to undertake an in-depth study of mathematics, with an emphasis on concepts, skills and processes related to mathematical structure, modeling, problem solving and reasoning. This study has a focus on interest in the discipline of mathematics in its own right and investigation of a broad range of applications, as well as development of a sound background for further studies in mathematics and mathematics related fields.
Each unit deals with specific content and is designed to enable students to achieve a set of outcomes.
Enrolment in Specialist Mathematics Units 1 and 2 assumes a current enrolment in, or previous completion of Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2.
CONTENT
AREAS OF STUDY
The appropriate use of technology to support and develop the teaching and learning of mathematics is to be incorporated throughout the units. In particular, students are required to use CAS calculators and other technologies both in the learning of new material and the application of this material in a variety of different contexts.