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Year 12 General Mathematics
Duration: Full Year
Duration: Full Year
This subject gives students mathematical skills and knowledge required in a number of different jobs as well as many post-secondary and tertiary courses. The course consists of a compulsory Core area of study to be completed in Unit 3 and Application areas of study to be completed in Unit 4. In undertaking these units, students are expected to be able to apply techniques, routines and processes involving rational and real arithmetic, sets, lists and tables, diagrams and algebraic manipulation, equations, and graphs.
This subject gives students mathematical skills and knowledge required in a number of different jobs as well as many post-secondary and tertiary courses. The course consists of a compulsory Core area of study to be completed in Unit 3 and Application areas of study to be completed in Unit 4. In undertaking these units, students are expected to be able to apply techniques, routines and processes involving rational and real arithmetic, sets, lists and tables, diagrams and algebraic manipulation, equations, and graphs.
COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE OUTLINE
Unit 3
Unit 3
Data Analysis, Probability and Statistics
This includes investigating univariate data distributions; investigating associations between two variables; investigating and modelling linear associations between two variable including data transformations applied to non-linear associations; investigating and modelling time series data.
Recursion and Financial Modelling
This includes using first order recurrence relations, time value of money and technology to model and analyse depreciation, compound interest, reducing balance loans, annuities and perpetuities.
Unit 4
Unit 4
Matrices
Students learn definition of matrices, different types of matrices, matrix operations, transition matrices and the use of first-order linear matrix recurrence relations to model a range of situations and solve related problems.
Networks and Decision Mathematics
Students learn definition and representation of different kinds of undirected and directed graphs, eulerian trails, eulerian circuits, bridges, hamiltonian paths and cycles, and the use of networks to model and solve problems involving travel, connection, flow, matching, allocation and scheduling.
OUTCOMES
OUTCOMES
Outcome 1:
Students will be able to define and apply concepts to routine problems correctly.
Outcome 2:
Students will be able to apply concepts and techniques to non-routine problems that investigative, modelling or problem-solving techniques. Students will also be able to analyse and discuss their findings.
Outcome 3:
Students will be able to apply computational thinking and use appropriate technology effectively to solve problems.
ASSESSMENT
ASSESSMENT
Unit 3 School-assessed Coursework - 24%
Unit 4 School-assessed Coursework - 16%
Units 3 and 4 Examination 1 - 30%
Units 3 and 4 Examination 2 - 30%
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS/EQUIPMENT
SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS/EQUIPMENT
Students need a “TI nspire” CAS Graphics calculator.
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