HSC Mathematics Standard 1 case studies
HSC Mathematics Standard 1 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
Mathematics Standard 1 is a Stage 6 mathematics course offered within the NSW school curriculum and, like other HSC courses, is governed by syllabuses set by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). NESA describes itself as working with the NSW community to drive improvements in student achievement, and it sets syllabuses, assessments, teaching and school standards for all schools in NSW. The HSC Mathematics Standard 1 case studies are 5 cases and about 2,884 words.
1Choosing the Cheaper Electricity Plan
A household receives two electricity offers and must decide which suits its usage. Plan A charges a fixed supply charge of 0.95 per day plus 28 cents per kWh used.
540 words, about 3 min2Tiling a Bathroom with Wastage and Cost Limits
A tiler is quoting to tile a rectangular bathroom floor measuring 2.4 m by 1.8 m and a shower recess wall measuring 1.2 m by 2.1 m. The chosen tiles are square, 300 mm on each side, sold only in boxes of 12 tiles.
567 words, about 3 min3Interpreting a Fundraising Stall's takings
A school charity stall sells two items: cupcakes at 3.50 each and jars of jam at 6 each. On Saturday the stall took 438 in total and sold 96 items altogether.
552 words, about 3 min4Comparing Mobile Phone Plans with Data Overage
A student compares two mobile plans over a 12-month period. Plan X costs 25 per month and includes 15 GB of data; excess data is charged at 10 per GB, billed in whole GB blocks.
593 words, about 3 min5Gradient and Cost Model for a Hire Business
A tool-hire business charges a flat call-out fee plus an hourly rate. A customer hiring equipment for 3 hours is charged 155, and for 7 hours is charged 295.
632 words, about 3 min