Mathematical Methods {YL}

Focus:

This course aims to complete Level 10 of mathematics as outlined in the Victorian Curriculum in a comprehensive manner. In so doing, it aims to prepare students for VCE Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics.

SEMESTER 1

Topics include:

• Measurement and Space: Area, surface area and volume of simple and complex shapes/objects.

• Number and Algebra: Linear graphs and equations, simultaneous equations, surds, logarithms, and index laws.

• Statistics: Linear modelling of real data.

SEMESTER 2

Topics include:

• Measurement and Space: trigonometry, the unit circle, and radians.

• Number and Algebra: quadratic graphs and equations.

• Statistics: calculating probabilities, independence, mutually exclusive events.

Assessment Tasks:

Classwork and topic tests, homework, problem solving, project tasks and end-of-semester exam.

Other:

A CAS calculator (TI-Nspire costs approximately $250) and the book-listed textbook are required. These can be ordered through the college.