HSC Mathematics Standard 2 case studies
HSC Mathematics Standard 2 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
Mathematics Standard 2 is a Stage 6 (Years 11–12) NSW mathematics course, one of the courses published on the NSW Curriculum website maintained by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA). NESA describes itself as the body that sets syllabuses, assessments, teaching and school standards for all schools in NSW, and the HSC is described on the NESA site as a world-class credential that helps young adults on the path to work, training and further education. The HSC Mathematics Standard 2 case studies are 5 cases and about 2,403 words.
1Backyard Pool Fill: Algebra and Measurement
A homeowner wants to fill a rectangular pool that is 8 m long, 4 m wide, and has a constant depth of 1.5 m. The garden hose delivers water at a rate of 12 litres per minute.
421 words, about 2 min2Solar Panel Investment: Financial Mathematics
A family is considering installing solar panels. The upfront cost is 8,500.
431 words, about 2 min3Comparing Mobile Phone Plans: Algebra and Financial Mathematics
A student is comparing two mobile phone plans. Plan A has a monthly access fee of 30 and includes 5 GB of data.
468 words, about 2 min4School Network Cabling: Networks
A school is planning to install network cables between five buildings: A, B, C, D, and E. The distances (in metres) between possible connections are: A-B: 100, A-C: 150, A-D: 200, B-C: 120, B-D: 180, B-E: 250, C-D: 100, C-E: 200, D-E: 150.
639 words, about 3 min5Coffee Shop Sales Analysis: Statistical Analysis
A coffee shop records the number of cups of coffee sold per day over a 20-day period: 120, 135, 110, 125, 140, 130, 115, 120, 145, 150, 130, 125, 135, 140, 120, 110, 130, 125, 140, 135. The owner wants to analyze the data to make staffing decisions.
444 words, about 2 min