This page contains information to assist with the teaching of courses in the Mathematics learning area.
Resources available to support the implementation of courses for senior secondary courses are shown in the dropdown menu below for each course. Resources available to support the implementation of Australian Curriculum in DECYP schools can be accessed from the Teaching and Learning Centre (DECYP Teachers).
An online space has been established to provide an opportunity for teachers to collaborate, share resources and ideas. Instructions on how to join can be found on the Communities of Practice page.
Years 9-12 Learning can be contacted via email at seniorsecondaryprovision@decyp.tas.gov.au
Course Development
A Learning Area Advisory Group and Critical Friends form part of the advisory and consultation structure for course development. Teachers and the wider educational community are key partners in course development.
The Learning Area Overview includes the current course offerings and a staged process of replacing or creating new courses.
For more information visit the Planned Course Provision page.
Course Development Status
More detail about each phase of the course development process is available.
| Course Development Phase | Courses |
|---|---|
| Course Development Phase | |
| Course Concept | |
| Course Plan Development | |
| Course Skeleton and Line of Sight | Mathematical Methods 4 |
| Draft Course Document | |
| Public Consultation 1 | |
| Formal Review and Feedback | |
| Public Consultation 2 | |
| Submission for Accreditation | Mathematical Methods 3 |
| Review of Accreditation Submission | |
| TASC Accreditation Advisory Group (AAG) | |
| Accreditation Decision | Mathematics 1 (new for 2023) Numeracy 1 (new for 2023) Essential Mathematics – Personal 2 (new for 2023) Essential Mathematics – Workplace 2 (new for 2023) General Mathematics 2 (new for 2023) General Mathematics 3 (new for 2023) |
Updated course accreditation information can be found on the TASC website.
Resources
Information to support the delivery of courses currently accredited by TASC can be found below.
Essential Mathematics – Personal (MEP215123) – New in 2023
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 253 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 407 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 498 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
Essential Mathematics – Workplace (MEW215123) – New in 2023
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 256 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 372 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 505 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
Essential Skills – Maths (MTN210114)
- The course document is available on the TASC website.
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 85KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
A course renewal application has been submitted for this course.
General Mathematics (MTG215123) – New in 2023
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 374 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 409 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 506 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
General Mathematics (MTG315123) – New in 2023
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 312 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 438 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 510 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
Mathematics Level 1 (MAT115123) – New in 2023
- The course document is available on the TASC website
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 333 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 531 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 522 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
Mathematics Methods (MTM415117)
- The course document is available on the TASC website.
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 2177 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 309 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 75 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
Mathematics Methods – Foundation (MTM315117)
- The course document is available on the TASC website.
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 2887 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 81 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
The proposed replacement course is Mathematics Methods Level 3.
Resources to support implementation of the new course will be available during 2023.
Mathematics Specialised (MTS415118)
- The course document is available on the TASC website.
- Teaching and Learning Supplement (PDF, 5036 KB)
- Common Assessment Task (PDF, 254 KB)
Numeracy Level 1 (NUM115123) – New in 2023
- The course document is available on the TASC website.
- Course Implementation Guide (PDF, 283 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (PDF, 746 KB)
- Sample Scope and Sequence (DOCX, 552 KB)
- Canvas resources can be found using the information on the Online Resources page of this site.
- Phase 1 Course Review Response to Feedback – course changes for 2024
Preliminary Mathematics (Stages 1-4)
- The course document is available on the TASC website.
- Preliminary Mathematics (PRM005119) – Stage 1 Course Details
- Preliminary Mathematics (PRM005219) – Stage 2 Course Details
- Preliminary Mathematics (PRM005319) – Stage 3 Course Details
- Preliminary Mathematics (PRM005419) – Stage 4 Course Details
- Teaching and Learning Supplement
- Information Sheet
Professional Learning
Current professional learning opportunities provided by Years 9-12 Learning can be found on the Professional Learning page.
