Overview
About General Mathematics
General Mathematics’ major domains are Number and algebra, Measurement and geometry, Statistics, and Networks and matrices, building on the content of the P–10 Australian Curriculum.
Subject summary
| Subject type | Assessment | QCE credits | Contributes to ATAR |
|---|
|
General
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Internal assessment (50%)
External assessment (50%)
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Up to 4
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Yes
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What will students learn?
In studying General Mathematics, students will learn about:
- money, measurement and relations
- applied trigonometry, algebra, matrices and univariate data
- bivariate data, sequences and change, and Earth geometry
- investing and networking.
How will students be assessed?
Students will complete the following assessments:
- problem-solving and modelling task (20%)
- examination (15%)
- examination (15%)
- examination (50%).
Where can General Mathematics lead?
Studying General Mathematics can lead to:
- business
- commerce
- education
- finance
- IT
- social science
- the arts.
More information
Email GeneralMaths@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3864 0306, (07) 3864 0296.
