Course information
This course is primarily designed to meet the needs of students who are not otherwise catered for in the other courses of mathematics. The major themes of Contemporary Mathematics A/M are the numeracy skills students will require in employment post-college and to manage their personal finances. These numeracy skills are aligned with Level 3 of the Australian Course Skills Framework, which was developed by the Australian Government in consultation with employer and industry groups.
Students who received below a C in Australian Curriculum Year 10 and band 7 or below in NAPLAN 9 would be recommended to study this course. This course is appropriate for students who may be returning to education after a period of absence.
Post-school pathways
Do you enjoy or are you good at Mathematics? (pdf, 110kb)
Contemporary Mathematics would be suitable for students who wish to enter trades or professions where basic numeracy skills are required.
Workload expectation
Contemporary Mathematics requires commitment and a positive work ethic to complete the required tasks in class. Short take home assignments and a suitable level of study before tests and examinations may also be required to be completed outside class hours
Course pattern
Available as a Minor or Major
Suggested Minor course
Semester | Unit |
|---|---|
1 | Unit 1: Contemporary Mathematics |
2 | Unit 2: Contemporary Mathematics |
Suggested Major course
Semester | Unit |
|---|---|
1 | Unit 1: Contemporary Mathematics |
2 | Unit 2: Contemporary Mathematics |
3 | Unit 3: Contemporary Mathematics |
4 | Unit 4: Contemporary Mathematics |
Unit descriptions
Unit 1: Contemporary Mathematics
Income and payroll Maths, Workplace Problem Solving, Mathematics for Industry and VET
Unit 2: Contemporary Mathematics
Money management, Banking and financial planning
Unit 3: Contemporary Mathematics
Mathematics of Transport and travel, Budgeting and tenancy
Unit 4: Contemporary Mathematics
Mathematics in health, Mathematics in sport