Entry Recommendations: Successful completion of Level 2 Mathematics, with Merit grades in Algebra AS 2.6 and Calculus AS 2.7

Course Outline: Higher Level Mathematics is designed for candidates with a very good background and ability in Mathematics. Some will study the subject because they have a genuine interest in it and enjoy meeting the challenges and problems it provides; others will study the subject because they need a high level of Mathematics for future studies in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering or Technology at tertiary level.

Areas of Study:

• Number and Algebra

• Functions 

• Geometry and Trigonometry

• Statistics and Probability

• Calculus

Costs: Approximately $100 for a graphic display calculator and approximately $46 for a revision resource in Year 13.

Assessment:

• Internal – 20% mathematical exploration
• External – 80% examination (three papers – one paper technology free)