Advanced Mathematics
Subject Length: 2 semesters
Subject Fee: No fee , textbook required & TI Nspire Calculator (See Booklist)
Advanced Maths is designed to prepare students for the rigours of Maths Methods in Year 11. The students undertake a fast paced course that mirrors that of VCE and allows students to build their knowledge of mathematical concepts and problem solving.
What is studied?
Students who undertake Advanced Maths will cover that following topics:
Linear Relations
Indices and Surds
Measurement
Statistics
Quadratic Equations
Trigonometry
Probability
Quadratic Graphing
What type of work is done?
Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:
Teacher Directed Instruction
Note Taking
Application/Rich Task Activities
Topic Assessments
End of Semester Exams
The assessments are designed to mirror VCE SAC. These include: topic tests, analysis tasks, checkpoints, homework sheets and online tasks.
Additional Information
The BSE Maths program provides a continuum of mathematical learning and allows for the differentiation for each student. Students utilise a textbook to support their learning, this is also supplemented by online resources and worksheets.
Future Pathways: VCE Maths Methods and VCE Specialist Maths