PHSC provides a list of recommendations for student pathways through maths based on their level of achievement in their current class. As maths is a very sequential subject, these general recommendations are based on the schools' view of likely success in the following subject.
Year 9 into Year 10 Semester 1:
| Year 9 | Year 10 Semester 1 Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Test average greater than 80% overall, and also across the 4 main Algebra Topics | 10 Plus Maths |
| Satisfactory completion of Year 9 Maths | 10 Standard Maths |
| Techer and student discussion | VM Numeracy |
Year 10 Semester 1 into Year 10 Semester 2:
| Year 10 Semester 1 | Year 10 Semester 2 Recommendation |
|---|---|
| 10 Plus test average greater than 60% | Maths Methods Primer |
| 10 Plus test average less than 60% | General Maths Primer |
| Satisfactory completion of 10 Standard Maths | General Maths Primer |
Year 10 Semester 2 into VCE:
| Year 10 Semester 2 | VCE Maths |
|---|---|
| Methods Primer test average greater than 75% | Maths Methods Units 1&2 and Specialist Maths Units 1&2 |
| Methods Primer test average greater than 60% | Maths Methods Units 1&2 |
| Methods Primer test average below 60% | General Maths Units 1&2 |
| Satisfactory completion of General Maths Primer | General Maths Units 1&2 |