Years 11 and 12 | Mathematics Essential

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Mathematics Essential

Mathematics Essential learning area contacts:

Megan Christie: +61 8 9273 6340 | Megan.Christie@scsa.wa.edu.au

Years 11 and 12 Mathematics Essential Assessment Advice for 2024

In addition to the advice on the minimum number of assessments required in 2024, students in Years 11 and 12 must complete one practical application and one statistical investigation to meet their minimum requirement in the practical application section of the Assessment Table.

Course contact: Suzie Harman Suzie.Harman@scsa.wa.edu.au

General(currently selected)
The Mathematics Essential General course focuses on using mathematics effectively, efficiently and critically to make informed decisions. It provides students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, personal, further learning and community settings. This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for post-school options of employment and further training.
Syllabus
- PDF General Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2024 (714.1 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 30 Jan 2024 1:29pm
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- PDF General Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2025 (946.3 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 08 Aug 2024 2:34pm
- Word General Syllabus Year 11 - For teaching from 2025 (1.0 MB) opens in new window Last updated: 08 Aug 2024 2:34pm
- PDF General Year 11 summary of minor syllabus changes for 2025 (105.1 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 08 Aug 2024 2:35pm
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- PDF General Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2024 (582.7 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 30 Jan 2024 1:31pm
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- PDF General Syllabus Year 12 - For teaching from 2025 (765.0 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 08 Aug 2024 2:41pm
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- PDF General Year 12 summary of minor syllabus changes for 2025 (104.8 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 08 Aug 2024 2:41pm
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Grading
- PDFGrade descriptions in Year 11 syllabus opens in new window
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Support Materials
- PDF Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (328.7 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 28 Jan 2025 7:24am
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- PDF General Year 12 sample assessment outline (821.1 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 28 Jan 2025 9:18am
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- PDF General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (1.8 MB) opens in new window Last updated: 28 Jan 2025 9:21am
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- PDF General Year 12 sample course outline (418.0 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:50pm
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- PDF General Year 11 sample assessment outline (249.8 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:32pm
- Word General Year 11 sample assessment outline (346.8 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 28 Jan 2025 9:39am
- PDF General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (635.3 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:33pm
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- PDF General Year 11 sample course outline (404.4 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:33pm
- Word General Year 11 sample course outline (353.8 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 28 Jan 2025 9:39am
Externally Set Task Materials 2025
- PDF 2025 General EST Unit 3 content (181.6 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 18 Sep 2024 9:58am
Externally Set Task Materials 2024
- PDF 2024 General EST Unit 3 content (297.1 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:36pm
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Externally Set Task Materials 2023
- PDF 2023 General EST Unit 3 Content (200.2 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:10pm
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Externally Set Task Materials 2022
- PDF 2022 General EST Unit 3 Content (296.0 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:32pm
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Externally Set Task Materials 2021
- PDF 2021 MAE General EST Unit 3 content (293.8 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:22pm
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Externally Set Task Materials 2020
- PDF 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (293.8 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:10pm
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Externally Set Task Materials 2019
- PDF 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (166.6 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:50pm
- Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2018
- PDF 2018 Essential EST Unit 3 content (159.6 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:34pm
- Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at https://www.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017
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Externally Set Task Materials 2016
- Word General sample EST marking key (383.8 KB) opens in new window Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:33pm
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