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Mathematics General Stream
Duration Two Units
This course prepares students for VCE General Maths study. During this course the students will undertake the following areas of study; Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. The proficiency strands Fluency, Understanding, Problem Solving and Reasoning are an integral part of mathematics content across the three content strands and are assessed by in-class activities, topic tests and application and analysis tasks. Digital technology, including compulsory use of the CAS Calculator (Casio ClassPad 400), is utilised where appropriate.
Outline
During Semester 1, Linear algebra and graphing, Trigonometry and Real number are all extended. The ability to solve linear equations and to graph linear functions is consolidated. Students discover and apply trigonometric identities to solve problems of geometry and bearings, and investigate the use of the graphing and algebraic capacity of CAS calculators to solve application problems and enhance understanding.
In Semester 2, the topic of Statistics is investigated, with an emphasis on continuous data and measures of spread. The study of Financial mathematics is extended to include simple and compound interest as applied to real-life situations.
Key Skills
Knowledge, application and understanding of basic facts in routine and non-routine problems, communicating mathematical understanding, using a CAS Casio ClassPad 400 calculator appropriately and efficiently.
Assessment
Application and analysis tasks, topic tests, examinations.
Resources
Cambridge Essential Mathematics 10 & 10A textbook
Casio ClassPad II fx-CP400 CAS graphing calculator –
Note: this device is compulsory; students cannot pass Year 10 Mathematics without one
Contact Teacher: Mr Elbert Salim
Mathematics Algebra Stream
Duration Two Units
This course prepares students for VCE Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.
During this course the students will undertake the following areas of study; Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability. The proficiency strands Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning are an integral part of mathematics content across the three content strands and are assessed by in-class activities, topic tests and application and analysis tasks. Digital technology, including compulsory use of the CAS Calculator (Casio ClassPad 400), is utilised where appropriate.
Outline
During Semester 1, Linear algebra and relationships, Algebraic techniques Trigonometry and Probability are all extended. The ability to solve linear equations and to graph linear functions is consolidated. Students discover and apply trigonometric identities to solve problems of geometry and bearings, and investigate the use of the graphing and algebraic capacity of CAS calculators to solve application problems and enhance understanding.
During Semester 2, students’ study of graphs is extended by the introduction of quadratic, polynomial and exponential functions. Fractional indices, surds and logarithmic functions are introduced. The concept and terminology of Probability are consolidated, and techniques of analysing and presenting data including Venn Diagrams, two-way tables, tree diagrams are explored.
Key Skills
Knowledge, application and understanding of basic facts in routine and non-routine problems, communicating mathematical understanding, using a CAS Casio ClassPad 400 calculator appropriately and efficiently.
Assessment
Application and analysis tasks, topic tests, examinations
Resources
Cambridge Essential Mathematics 10 & 10A textbook
Casio ClassPad II fx-CP400 CAS graphing calculator –
Note: this device is compulsory; students cannot pass Year 10 Mathematics without one
Contact Teacher: Mr Elbert Salim
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