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It analyzes secondary Mathematics and Science course levels, including intermediate and advanced pathways, alongside Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranking (ATAR) and first-year Grade Point Average (GPA). Using a general linear model over 521 health science, physiotherapy, and nursing students, results link higher first-year GPA to deeper secondary mathematics study, completion of advanced mathematics, and participation in physical science courses.","International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 25(1), 34-47, 2017.  \nSecondary School Mathematics and Science Matters: Academic Performance for Secondary Students Transitioning into University Allied Health and Science Courses  \nRyan Andertona, Gregory Hinea, Christopher Joycea  \nCorresponding author: Gregory Hine ([gregory.hine@nd.edu.au](gregory.hine@nd.edu.au)) aThe University of Notre Dame Australia  \nKeywords: mathematics, science, university, academic performance, ATAR, GPA International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 25(1), 34-47, 2017  \nAbstract  \nThe literature strongly indicates that secondary school performance is highly predictive of university performance. Moreover, scholars have identified that successful performance in university mathematics and science courses depends on the level of mathematics studied in secondary school. This paper investigated the extent to which particular mathematics and science courses (e.g. Stage 2; intermediate and Stage 3; advanced) completed at secondary school affected the Grade Point Average (GPA) of 521 first-year Health Science, Physiotherapy and Nursing students within an Australian university. Based upon a statistical analysis of student performance (secondary Australian Tertiary Admissions Ranking (ATAR) score & first-year university GPA), the authors used a general linear model to investigate which secondary science and mathematics courses were associated with higher first-year university GPA. The key findings of this quantitative research project were that: the level of secondary mathematics studied, studying physical science courses at secondary school, and the completion of both advanced level mathematics and science courses were all associated with higher first-year university GPA.  \nIntroduction  \nThe importance ofmathematics and science within the Australian educational system is a wellestablished axiom in the literature (ACARA, 2009; Office of the Chief Scientist, 2014) . Frequently, these disciplines have been increasingly acknowledged as essential to national prosperity, economic growth, and global competitiveness (McPhan et al., 2008) . Within a higher education setting, scholars underscore how various mathematical skills can be applied across a broad range of courses (Hall & Ponton, 2005; McNaught & Hoyne, 2011) . At the sametime, the Australian Learning and Teaching Council (ALTC, 2010) outlines clear statementson suggested learning outcomes for Australian science graduates, particularly regarding the use of quantitative skills. Despite this importance, empirical studies report that within Australia, competency standards of post-compulsory secondary (Office of the Chief Scientist, 2012a; Tytler, 2007) and tertiary (Lee & Anderson, 2014; Maltas & Prescott, 2014) students are in a state of decline. Various studies have indicated that competency in secondary mathematics and science is a good predictor for academic achievement at university (Hine Anderton, & Joyce, 2015; Green, Brown & Ward, 2009; Hein, Smerdon, & Sambolt, 2013); however, within an Australian context, which specific level of mathematics and science  \nInternational Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 25(1), 34-47, 2017.  \nsubjects completed at secondary school and how they contribute to academic performance at university is unknown.  \nThe Importance of Mathematics and Science  \nScholars have highlighted the significance of producing a mathematically and scientifically literate society (Rennie, Goodrum & Hackling, 2001) . Hine et al. (2016) underscored that an understanding of mathematics is crucial in laying a solid foundation for post-secondary study in a range of disciplines, including engineering, business and finance. 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