This initiative seeks to confirm key influences to increase enrolments and improve student outcomes in higher-level HSC mathematics. The results of the research will guide the focus of project activities including acting on the most powerful influences on HSC subject choice.

An increased number of students completing higher-level mathematics subjects, resulting in students who are better equipped to employ the range of mathematical skills required in their chosen careers.

This initiative contributes to Student engagement and outcomes in mathematics through the specific outcome:

• More Stage 6 students choose higher-level mathematics.