UNITS 1-4
In VCE Maths units are assessed
differently to other VCE subjects, as
Outcomes are assessed in all Areas of
Study.
The Outcomes include;
Outcome 1 assesses a student’s
ability to use the skills learnt
throughout topics.
Outcome 2 assesses a student’s
ability to apply their mathematical
knowledge to personal, work and
everyday scenarios.
Outcome 3 assesses a student’s
ability to use technology to
demonstrate and support their
understanding.
Areas of Study across Units 1-4 include:
Algebra and Number, Data and
Probability, Financial Maths, Space
and Measurement and a Mathematical
Investigation.
WHAT WILL I LEARN
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
Foundation Maths will focus on mathematical
knowledge, skills and understanding to solve
problems in real contexts for a range of
workplace, personal, further learning, and
community settings relevant to current and
future society.
VCE - Foundation Mathematics
P A G E 5 7 | P A K E N H A M S E C O N D A R Y C O L L E G E S E N I O R S C H O O L 2 0 2 6 H A N D B O O K
SATISFACTORY COMPLETION
Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory completion of
each Outcome across all Areas of Study.
Units 3 and 4: Satisfactory demonstration of
each Outcome. 3 Mathematical
Investigations worth 60% of total Unit marks,
and external VCAA examination worth 40%
of total Unit marks.
ENTRY
Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Maths.
SPECIAL NOTE
VCE Unit 1-4 Foundation Maths is not
accepted by some Universities minimum
Mathematics entry requirements.