Prevocational Mathematics
Prevocational Mathematics is a senior Authority-registered subject. It does not contribute to the Overall Position but the subject and the result will be included on the Senior Statement and the course will not contain any Vocational Education Training components. That is, there will not be any modules or certificates offered as a part of the course at Wynnum High.
As Mathematics is an integral part of everyday life, this subject has been developed to provide students with a relevant and practical mathematics basis for life after school and further study of mathematics at T.A.F.E. colleges. A student’s grasp of mathematical concepts, proficiency in basic skills and ability to apply these to various life-related contexts carries significant ramifications for successful performance in vocational as well as leisure pursuits.
The core units address the important mathematical areas that students need to understand in their lives. Through a study of these units and their extensions, students are offered many opportunities for developing communication skills, practising mathematical techniques (knowledge) and employing these in mathematical problem solving.
TOPICS
- Number Study and uses
- Statistics (Data)
- Location and time
- Measurement
- Finance and personal organization
PREREQUISITE SUBJECT
This subject is for students who would find Mathematics A too difficult. Students who did not achieve a “C” in Year 10 Mathematics are able to enrol in this subject, however, these students will need to work consistently to gain success.
ASSESSMENT
A variety of assessment items will be completed each semester. Students must be aware that there will be three assessment criteria
- Explaining (Communication)
- Knowledge
- Application
At the end of Year 12 students will receive a level of achievement for the course. These are expressed as:
| Very High Achievement | VHA |
| High Achievement | HA |
| Sound Achievement | SA |
| Low Achievement | LA |
| Very Low Achievement | VLA |
Queensland Certificate of Education - 4 points
