Port Lincoln High School

Year 10 Essential Mathematics

Further enquiries:

  • Students: Speak to your Dharna Group teacher or the relevant subject teacher
  • Families: Please contact the Senior School Assistant Principal via Direqt message
  • Phone PLHS on 8683-6000

Length: Full Year

Recommended background: Successful completion of Year 9 Mathematics

Content:

This subject is designed for students who need extra time to develop essential numeracy skills or are planning to pursue a career in a range of trade or vocational pathways. There is an emphasis on extending student’s mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving in everyday and workplace contexts, in flexible and resourceful ways. Students who choose this subject will limit their Stage 1 Mathematics choice to Essential Mathematics.

Topics:

  • Number
  • Data
  • Location and Time
  • Measurement
  • Finance

Assessment:

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Achievement Standards as outlined in the framework of the Australian Curriculum. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes.