Steiner Mathematics

SEMESTER 1

Focus:

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

Topics Include:

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

• Number and Algebra: Algebraic fractions and linear equations, simultaneous equations, surds and index/logarithm laws.

• Statistics: Linear modelling of real data.

Assessment Tasks:

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

SEMESTER 2

Focus:

In consultation with their parents/carers, students will elect to cover topics - either:

1) To a level appropriate to prepare them for Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics, including:

• Number and Algebra: quadratic equations and related graphs.

• Measurement and Geometry: Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry, circle geometry and congruence.

• Probability and Statistics: calculations involving theoretical and experimental probabilities, independence, and mutually exclusive events.

or

2) To a level appropriate to prepare them for VCE General

Mathematics, including:

• Number and Algebra: financial mathematics, rates, and ratios.

• Measurement and Geometry: Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry (2D), scale factors and time zones.

• Probability and Statistics: calculations involving theoretical and experimental probabilities and graphing skills.

Assessment Tasks:

Class work and topic tests, homework, problem solving and project tasks, and end-of-semester exam. Special Requirements: a scientific calculator and the book listed textbook are essential.

Other:

A scientific calculator and the book-listed textbook are essential and can be ordered through the college.