VCE Specialist Maths

UNIT 1 AND 2

Focus:

This course is designed for students who are currently undertaking Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2 and who desire a greater depth of Mathematical understanding. Topics include algebra, number and structure; discrete mathematics; data analysis, probability and statistics; space and measurement; functions, relations and graphs; and mathematical investigations. It provides a foundation for topics encountered both in Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4 and Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4.

Assessment Tasks:

Assessment may include tests, summary notes, assignments, mathematical investigations, problem solving, modelling tasks and end-of-semester exam, as well as use of technology.

UNITS 3 and 4

Focus:

Specialist Mathematics in conjunction with Mathematical Methods 3 and 4, aims to provide students with an enriched mathematics course, creating an excellent mathematical grounding for them to pursue tertiary studies. Topics include functions and graphs, algebra, calculus, vectors, kinematics, probability and statistics.

Assessment Tasks:

School Assessed Coursework: Unit 3 – one application task. Unit 4 – two modelling/problem solving tasks. End of Year Examinations: The student’s level of achievement will also be assessed by two end of year examinations.

Other:

All VCE units require the book-listed textbook and a TI-Nspire CAS calculator (approximate cost $250). Units 3 and 4 also have an additional cost of $7 to cover a practice exam.