General Information
On this page, you will find information to assist with the teaching of courses in the Mathematics learning area.
An online space has been established to provide an opportunity for teachers to collaborate across sectors, and share resources and ideas. Instructions on how to join can be found on the Communities of Practice page.
The Curriculum Leader for Mathematics can be contacted via email at years9-12learning@education.tas.gov.au.
Course Development
Teachers and the wider educational community are key partners in the course development process in the Years 9 to 12 Project. 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 section of this website.
Course Development Status
| Course Development Phase | Courses |
|---|---|
| Course Concept | |
| Course Development Planning | Essential Skills Numeracy 2 Mathematical Methods 3 |
| Initial Course Development | |
| Public Consultation and Revision | |
| TASC Formal Review and Feedback | |
| Course Refinement | |
| Public Consultation and Revision | |
| Pre-Accreditation | |
| Submission for Accreditation | |
| Further Development | |
| Newly Accredited | Mathematics 1 (for use from 2023) Numeracy 1 (for use from 2023) Essential Mathematics – Personal 2 (for use from 2023) Essential Mathematics – Workplace 2 (for use from 2023) General Mathematics 2 (for use from 2023) General Mathematics 3 (for use from 2023) |
Updated course accreditation information can be found on the TASC website.
Courses
Information to support the delivery of courses currently accredited by TASC can be found below.
Essential Mathematics – Personal Level 2 (New for 2023)
- The course document is now available on the TASC website.
- Resources to support teaching and learning are currently under development.
Essential Mathematics – Workplace Level 2 (New for 2023)
- The course document is now available on the TASC website.
- Resources to support teaching and learning are currently under development.
Essential Skills – Maths
Everyday Maths (Expires on 31 December 2022)
This course is replaced by Mathematics Level 1 in 2023.
General Mathematics (Expires on 31 December 2022)
- General Mathematics (MTG315120) – Senior Secondary Course Details
- Common Assessment Task – General Mathematics
This course is replaced by General Mathematics Level 3 in 2023.
General Mathematics Level 2 (New for 2023)
- The course document is now available on the TASC website.
- Resources to support teaching and learning are currently under development.
General Mathematics Level 3 (New for 2023)
- The course document is now available on the TASC website\.
- Resources to support teaching and learning are currently under development.
General Mathematics – Foundation (Expires on 31 December 2022)
- General Mathematics – Foundation (MTG215114) – Senior Secondary Course Details
- Sample Scope and Sequence
- Common Assessment Task – General Mathematics Foundation
This course is replaced by General Mathematics Level 2 in 2023.
Mathematics Level 1 (New for 2023)
- The course document is now available on the TASC website.
- Resources to support teaching and learning are currently under development.
Mathematics Methods
Mathematics Methods – Foundation
Mathematics Specialised
Numeracy Level 1 (New for 2023)
- The course document is now available on the TASC website.
- Resources to support teaching and learning are currently under development.
Preliminary Mathematics
- Senior Secondary Course Details
- Teaching and Learning Supplement
- Information Sheet
Workplace Maths (Expires on 31 December 2022)
- Workplace Maths (MTW215120) – Senior Secondary Course Details
- Sample Scope and Sequence
- Assessment Tracker for Scope and Sequence (Excel)
- Assessment Tracker for Scope and Sequence (PDF)
This course is replaced by Essential Mathematics – Personal Level 2 and Essential Mathematics – Workplace Level 2 in 2023.
Learning Area Advisory Group (LAAG)
The purpose of Years 9-12 Learning Area Advisory Groups (LAAGs) are to provide strategic advice and feedback to the Learning Area Curriculum Leader in relation to the development and implementation of courses and qualifications that are accredited and recognised by the Office of Tasmanian Assessment Standards and Certification (TASC). The LAAGs form part of the advisory and consultation structure for Course Development Activity which also includes Critical Friends and Sponsor Schools.
Membership of Years 9-12 LAAGs
- The Chair of each LAAG is the relevant learning area Curriculum Lead (CL)
- Secretariat support for LAAGs is provided by Years 9-12 Learning
- Core LAAG Membership (Strategic Expertise):
- Leaders of Learning (9/10 Australian Curriculum expertise)
- Leaders of Learning (11/12 Curriculum/Learning Area AST/AP expertise)
- Leaders of Learning (Tertiary Providers)
- Career Education Leader/Career Advisor/Transition or Enrolment team member (School-based)
- Tranche-specific LAAG Membership:
- Additional member/s for LAAGs will be appointed where expert subject matter input is required related to:
- Subject matter expertise related to courses being developed in any given tranche
- VET expertise (where relevant)
- Additional member/s for LAAGs will be appointed where expert subject matter input is required related to:
For more information about the LAAG view the Terms of Reference document or contact years9-12learning@education.tas.gov.au.