The HSC maths equation that doesn't add up

By Pallavi Singhal
Updated June 8 2017 - 9:54am, first published May 15 2017 - 8:57pm

Students who opt for the general mathematics course in the HSC are being rewarded with up to 6.5 marks more than those who study the 2-unit advanced maths course, creating a "loophole" that is pushing high-achieving students into the less challenging subject.

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