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There is a Mathematics course available at Dickson College to suit every student’s background, needs and future studies – whether that future pathway is directly into the workforce, obtaining industry qualifications at CIT or undertaking a degree course at university.
Students can also combine their Mathematics studies at Dickson College with the Mathematics program at the ANU Secondary College.
The Mathematics program offered at Dickson College includes Tertiary (T) or Accredited (A) or Registered (R) courses.
Mathematics (R)
Mathematics R caters for students who have experienced difficulties in their prior studies in Mathematics and feel unable to cope with the Mathematics - General course.
Students undertake individual units of work to improve their skills in numeration, basic algebra, geometry and measurement. It may be possible for students to progress to Mathematics – General if their skills improve sufficiently.
You can complete a minor or a major in this course.
Mathematics — General (A)
This course aims to provide an understanding of the mathematical skills which are needed in the workplace and for everyday living. The course also provides background skills for many courses at CIT.
You can complete a minor or a major in this course.
Mathematical Applications (T)
Mathematical Applications (MA) is designed to provide a background for students wishing to enter tertiary studies in subjects which involve quantitative argument such as Nursing, Psychology, Sociology, Education, Administration and Laboratory Technology.
You can complete a minor or a major in this course.
Mathematical Methods (T)
Mathematical Methods (MM) has been designed to prepare students for university studies in subjects which involve a significant amount of mathematics, including calculus, such as Information Technology, Accounting, Commerce and Applied Sciences.
You can complete a minor or a major in this course.
Specialist Mathematics (T)
Specialist Mathematics (SM) has been designed to prepare students for university studies which assume a high level of understanding of, and creativity in, mathematics, such as scientific research, Actuarial Studies, Engineering, Economics and Mathematics itself.
Specialist Mathematics may only be studied as a major/minor or as a double major. To achieve this, students MUST complete a major in Mathematical Methods plus a number of Specialist Mathematics units.
ANU Secondary College Studies
Students wishing to combine their studies with Mathematics at the ANU Secondary College must undertake a major/minor in Specialist Mathematics in addition to the minor course at ANU. This will be combined and reported as a double major on the student’s ACT Year 12 Certificate.
Extra-Curricula Mathematics
Registered Mathematics Units (R)
Mathematics Enrichment Group
Maths Enrichment provides an opportunity for talented students to investigate material outside the regular mathematics courses. One hour per week.
Mathematics Tutorial
An individualised program for students who are enrolled in any T-accredited course and who need regular assistance in completing homework or test preparation. One hour per week.
Competitions
Students at Dickson College have the opportunities to participate in a range of Mathematics competitions including:
* Australian Mathematics Competition
* ANU Maths Day Contest
* UNSW/IBM Mathematics Competition
