Overview
Mathematics Extension 2 provides students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge, skills and understanding in concepts that can be applied to real-world contexts. Extension 2 is an incrementally more challenging ‘calculus course’ than Extension 1. It involves a high level of algebraic manipulation and builds on the knowledge and skills developed in Mathematics Advanced and Extension 1. The study of Mathematics Extension 2 in Year 12 is a one-unit subject.
HSC Assessment Structure
The Year 12 course consists of three assessment tasks.There are no major works for Mathematics Extension 2.
Career Paths
Students studying Mathematics Extension 2 can continue through university to careers in data analysis, statistics, economics, engineering, and other fields requiring a high level of knowledge and understanding of mathematics.
Skills Required
A high level of mathematics knowledge and application is required for both Mathematics Extension 1 and Extension 2. Academic resilience, creativity and logical thought are essential to succeed in extension subjects.
Why Choose It
If you are seeking a highly challenging course and you enjoy mathematics, and you achieve at a high level in Mathematics Extension 1, then you may consider Extension 2 as one of your units for Year 12. Extension 2 complements the study of Mathematics Extension 1 and students with a very high mathematical ability are encouraged to consider it as an option. If you do Mathematics Extension 1 (and possibly Mathematics Extension 2) you may be better prepared for your university course.