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Monday, 24 Oct 2011

HSC written exams 7: Tuesday October 25

Maths exams continue with the most popular HSC elective, General Mathematics.

General Mathematics is designed to equip students with knowledge and skills that can be applied to everyday activities and in the workplace.

It also creates a basis for future pathways in vocational training and is key to some tertiary studies, ranging from business to nursing.

Test yourself is from the Textiles and Design paper.

09.25-11.25 language: Classical Greek Extension

  • 9 enrolled, 78% male : 22% female

09.25-12.00 General Mathematics

  • 32 104 enrolled, 49% male : 51% female

13.55-15.30 Textiles and Design

  • 2351 enrolled, 2% male : 98% female

13.55-15.55 language: Extension: Chinese, German

  • Chinese 31 enrolled, 55% male : 45% female
  • German 86 enrolled, 38% male : 62% female

13.55-16.00 Electrotechnology (VET)

  • 388 enrolled, 98% male : 2% female

Enrolments as of 1 September 2011. Follow the Board on Twitter @NewsAtBOS.

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