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Students abandon advanced maths despite STEM push
Published 2 days, 14 hours ago
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More than 8,000 students dropped HSC Advanced Mathematics in 2025, with approximately one-third quitting between Year 11 and Year 12. Business Studies and Chemistry have also experienced significant declines, as students increasingly opt out before their final year. This trend contradicts national efforts to expand Australia's STEM workforce.
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