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Media Release: Countdown to HSC written maths exams
Monday marks the start of HSC written maths exams.
Mathematics and Mathematics Extension 2 will be held on Monday October 24, General Mathematics on Tuesday October 25, and Mathematics Extension 1 on Wednesday October 26.
“Even though maths is not a compulsory HSC course, it remains one of the most popular,” said the chief executive of the Board of Studies NSW, Carol Taylor.
“In 2011 there are 55 103 students are enrolled in at least one HSC maths course.
“Almost 17 000 students are enrolled in Mathematics while more than 32 000 are enrolled in General Mathematics, giving it the largest enrolment outside of the only compulsory HSC course, English.