TASC General Mathematics Level 3 case studies
TASC General Mathematics Level 3 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
General Mathematics (Level 3) is a Tasmanian senior secondary mathematics course, administered within the Tasmanian Assessment, Standards and Certification (TASC) system. It is designed for students who want practical, applied mathematics rather than a heavily theoretical pathway, and it suits learners heading toward careers or further study in business, health, social science, education, trades, and other fields where quantitative reasoning matters more than abstract proof. The course typically develops four connected strands: algebra and linear relationships, functions, graphs and modelling, statistics and probability, and financial and discrete mathematics. Students learn to interpret real situations, choose appropriate mathematical tools, carry out multi-step calculations, and communicate conclusions clearly. The TASC General Mathematics Level 3 case studies are 5 cases and about 2,498 words.
1Choosing Between Two Mobile Plans
A phone retailer offers two plans. Plan A charges a flat 18 per month plus 0.06 per gigabyte used.
518 words, about 3 min2Break-Even for a Weekend Market Stall
A vendor sells handmade candles at a weekend market. Fixed costs per market day are 140 for the stall fee plus 60 for transport, regardless of sales.
460 words, about 2 min3Interpreting a Linear Trend in Club Membership
A community sports club records its paid membership at the end of each year: year 0 had 320 members, year 1 had 296, year 2 had 275, year 3 had 248, and year 4 had 230. The committee fits a straight line to these figures and uses it to project future membership and budget.
501 words, about 3 min4Comparing Two Class Test Results
Two classes take the same 50-mark mathematics test. Class X has 20 students with a mean of 34 and a standard deviation of 6.
516 words, about 3 min5Modelling a Savings Goal with Regular Deposits
A student wants to save 2,400 for a course starting in 18 months. She has 350 saved now and can deposit a fixed amount at the end of each month into an account paying 0.4% interest per month, compounded monthly.
503 words, about 3 min