Mathematics Foundation learning area contacts:

• Foundation

  The Mathematics Foundation course focuses on building the capacity, confidence and disposition to use mathematics to meet the numeracy standard for the WACE. This course is for students who have not demonstrated the numeracy standard in the OLNA. It provides students with the knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems across a range of contexts including personal, community and workplace/employment. This course provides the opportunity for students to prepare for post-school options of employment and further training.

  Syllabus

  • Foundation Year 11 Syllabus – For teaching from 2024 (776.5 KB)Last updated: 30 Jul 2026 3:20pmAlso available in Word Format (437.2 KB)
  • Foundation Year 12 Syllabus – For teaching from 2024 (816.6 KB)Last updated: 30 Jul 2026 3:20pmAlso available in Word Format (428.1 KB)

  Grading

  • Grade descriptions in Year 11 syllabus

  • Grade descriptions in Year 12 syllabus

  Support Materials

  • Glossary of key words used in the formulation of questions (381.7 KB)Last updated: 28 Jan 2026 11:38amAlso available in Word Format (212.3 KB)
  • Foundation Year 12 sample assessment outline (759.7 KB)Last updated: 14 Apr 2026 12:18pmAlso available in Word Format (351.3 KB)
  • Foundation Year 12 sample assessment outline 2 (491.9 KB)Last updated: 14 Apr 2026 1:21pmAlso available in Word Format (355.0 KB)
  • Foundation Year 12 sample assessment tasks (329.3 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:17pmAlso available in Word Format (399.9 KB)
  • Foundation Year 12 sample course outline (250.5 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:17pmAlso available in Word Format (358.6 KB)
  • Foundation Year 11 sample assessment outline (244.4 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:35pmAlso available in Word Format (357.4 KB)
  • Foundation Year 11 sample assessment outline 2 (491.8 KB)Last updated: 14 Apr 2026 1:21pmAlso available in Word Format (354.6 KB)
  • Foundation Year 11 sample assessment tasks (319.5 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:35pmAlso available in Word Format (374.0 KB)
  • Foundation Year 11 sample course outline (452.9 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:35pmAlso available in Word Format (352.2 KB)

  Externally Set Task Materials 2026

  • 2026 Foundation EST Unit 3 Content (377.7 KB)Last updated: 25 Sep 2025 2:07pm

  Externally Set Task Materials 2025

  • 2025 Foundation EST Unit 3 content (291.6 KB)Last updated: 18 Sep 2024 9:58am

  Externally Set Task Materials 2024

  • 2024 Foundation EST Unit 3 content  (407.3 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:36pm

  • 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 2023

  • 2023 Foundation EST Unit 3 Content (310.4 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 1:10pm

  • 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 2022

  • 2022 Foundation EST Unit 3 Content (405.3 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:32pm

  • 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 2021

  • 2021 MAT Foundation EST Unit 3 content (401.9 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:22pm

  • 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 2020

  • 2020 Foundation EST Unit 3 Content (401.5 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 3:10pm

  • 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 2019

  • 2019 Foundation EST Unit 3 content (278.3 KB)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

  • 2018 Foundation EST Unit 3 content (265.1 KB)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

  • 2017 Foundation EST Unit 3 content (230.2 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:56pmAlso available in Word Format (186.1 KB)
  • 2017 EST student work sample - Strong (274.2 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:56pm
  • 2017 EST student sample marks collection sheet - Strong (44.1 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:56pm
  • 2017 EST student work sample - Satisfactory (273.3 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:56pm
  • 2017 EST student sample marks collection sheet - Satisfactory (44.1 KB)Last updated: 16 Dec 2023 2:56pm

  • 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.