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Stage 1 Cross-Disciplinary Studies Pre-Essentials

10EMS2

This Semester 2 course prepares students for Essential Mathematics at Stage 1 and 2.

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Course details

  • Prerequisites: Year 10 Mathematics Level 2 or Level 3
  • Continuing study options: Essential Mathematics at Stage 1 and 2
  • Fee: None, although a scientific calculator is required

About the course

The Year 10 Cross-Disciplinary Studies Pre-Essential course incorporates the following two disciplines:

  • The Year 10 Australian Curriculum for Mathematics
  • Architectural Design

Disciplinary knowledge and skills are primarily drawn from the Australian Curriculum: Mathematics at a Year 10 level while the learning interest forms the primary focus for the group project.

Assessment

Assessment for this subject is school-based as follows:

Assessment Semester 1

  • Algebra Test
  • Finance Test
  • Group-Project Measurement -Modular Homes
  • Geometry, Algebra, Finance and Measurement.

Assessment Semester 2

  • Linear Relationships Test
  • Statistics and Probability Test
  • Group-Project Pythagoras and Trigonometry
  • Final Test (all topics)

The Compass App

Students and their families are encouraged to download the Darwin High School Compass app to their smart phone/tablet device. Compass app allows you to stay up to date with announcements and events, complete a range of e-forms for student absences and excursions and easily contact us via phone or email direct from the app.

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