A New Course (1 Viewer)

[smartalec]

I have been thinking. There should be a new course in between general mathematics and mathematics. like an intermediate mathematics. does anyone agree?
I mean, a LOT of people failed their mathematic test last term and the course rather than getting easier, is said to be getting harder. Therefore, many students have felt obliged to drop mathematics and go into general mathematics because they feel stupid - however, after trying general maths theyre laughing at the ease of the course and contemplate to themselves whether they made the right decision since scaling varys so much.
does anyone else agree? some of the kids in my grade doing 3 unit mathematic are getting better results in their extension class than their mathematics class!

 

[fh1993]

I agree with you, i failed my mathematics test and now im dropping down to general cause our teacher said that the test we did last term was the easiest that we're gonna do.

 

[deviousgeek]

Indeed, a moderate/intermediate course would be awesome.

I bit the bullet and fell back because of a devastatingly hard test in year 11
So as a result, I thought that I wouldn't stand a chance in year 12.

Only problem is that Gen. Maths limits your uni course options (Depending on what you're planning on going into, of course).

 

[ohexploitable]

Yar, an intermediate course called "Mathematics Standard", make it what English Standard is to English Advanced. Also, rename Mathematics to Mathematics Advanced.

So General Mathematics becomes like ESL.

 

[harrisony]

what about making the general course harder?

 

[shuttle_bus5]

Yar, an intermediate course called "Mathematics Standard", make it what English Standard is to English Advanced. Also, rename Mathematics to Mathematics Advanced.

So General Mathematics becomes like ESL.

Totally agree that general should become ESL.

 

[pman]

bring back the old sandpit maths which was below general and make general harder.

 

[supercalamari]

what about making the general course harder?

Not all kids in the state are capable of a harder maths course.

Make something like 'Maths Life Skills', then General and normal.

 

[ohexploitable]

Not all kids in the state are capable of a harder maths course.

Make something like 'Maths Life Skills', then General and normal.

There already is Mathematics Life Skills.

Life Skills Courses - Board of Studies NSW

 

[4025808]

There already is Mathematics Life Skills.

Life Skills Courses - Board of Studies NSW

it's only for those who;
- have an intellectual disability
- attempted regular syllabuses but experienced difficulty
- student transfers from interstate or overseas

they don't have an external exam, and it's only available under special circumstances

 

[4025808]

And maybe there SHOULD be a new course for Chinese;
And it should fit between Chinese Continuers and Background Speakers

I think it had been discussed before and will probably be implemented but I think it's called Chinese Heritage. Not too hard, not too easy either.

And probably I think that way, more students will start to take Chinese courses. Background speakers is far too hard for us ABC's. It's of at least 8th-10th grade Chinese difficulty.


Maybe also new courses for politics? Most countries I know offer politics classes and it's about time that our state (since I know of the VCE offering politics courses) offer these classes.
I think Psychology would be a good course too...
I'd also think of splitting the Geography Course into Physical, Human and World Geography..

 

[CheesePlease]

I don't know. What's the main reason you're doing maths? Is it for a personal challenge to yourself or is it for recommended or prerequisite uni knowledge? If the latter and 2U is too difficult for you, then maybe you shouldn't be looking towards courses with mathematical aspects because in is piss easy compared to most uni courses you'll face within the field of maths.

The only reason English is structured the way it is is because English is mandatory and they need to cater for all strengths. If 2U maths is too hard then maybe you maths just isn't for you. It's a bit like saying there should be an easier chemistry class for those finding it a bit tough. If it's too hard, it's too hard.

Although I do agree General is a laughing stock and should be drastically changed to even deserve being called a maths class and be applicable in any sort of careeer path.

 

[supercalamari]

There already is Mathematics Life Skills.

Life Skills Courses - Board of Studies NSW

Ahk, wasn't sure if there was sorry.

it's only for those who;
- have an intellectual disability
- attempted regular syllabuses but experienced difficulty
- student transfers from interstate or overseas

they don't have an external exam, and it's only available under special circumstances

Thanks guys

 

[harrisony]

Not all kids in the state are capable of a harder maths course.

Make something like 'Maths Life Skills', then General and normal.

True. I know one catholic school has a school developed board endorsed (cat C) maths course for students that did prelim gen maths and struggled. I think its called applied mathematics

 

[UnrealAnchovies]

I recently read something in the SMH about the English version of this. A proposed new English course, less difficult than standard, but not as easy as ESL. But I do agree about the suggestion for maths.

 

[smartalec]

im fine with mathematics, but my friend whom is topping physics and chemistry is in the middle of mathematics and is struggeling to keep her position.
petition ftw. haha.
yr 10 mathematics would probably be in the middle of general and advanced. general is about 100 times easier than the school certificate as people have told me.

 

[ohexploitable]

im fine with mathematics, but my friend whom is topping physics and chemistry is in the middle of mathematics and is struggeling to keep her position.
petition ftw. haha.
yr 10 mathematics would probably be in the middle of general and advanced. general is about 100 times easier than the school certificate as people have told me.

Umm... I don't think so...

 

[harrisony]

im fine with mathematics, but my friend whom is topping physics and chemistry is in the middle of mathematics and is struggeling to keep her position.
petition ftw. haha.
yr 10 mathematics would probably be in the middle of general and advanced. general is about 100 times easier than the school certificate as people have told me.

http://img.whirltools.com/i/okaywtfrea.gif

 

[hscishard]

For maths, I wouldn't be surprised if a new maths course came out. My teacher told me a General maths "2" will be implemented in the near future.