Year 10 Advanced Mathematics is designed to prepare students for studying VCE Mathematical Methods and VCE Specialist Mathematics. It has a strong focus on algebraic approaches to problem solving across its areas of study:

• Algebra - Including : Index Laws, Algebraic Fractions, Literal Equations

• Coordinate Geometry and Linear Functions

• Quadratics and Higher order polynomials

• Functions - Including: Transformations, Exponentials and Logarithms

• Statistics and Probability - Including: Conditional Probability, Standard Deviation and Linear Regressions

• Measurement - Including: Trigonometry, Surface Area and Volume

Students are expected to be able to apply techniques, routines and processes involving rational and real arithmetic, algebraic manipulation, equation solving and graph sketching, with and without the use of technology, as applicable.

1. Define and explain key concepts from all topics, applying a range of related mathematical routines and procedures.

2. Apply mathematical processes in non-routine contexts and analyse and discuss these applications.

3. Select and appropriately use scientific calculators, spreadsheets and other computer facilities to develop ideas, produce results and carry out analysis in situations requiring mathematical problem solving and modelling.

• Topic Tests

• Problem-solving Tasks

• Modelling Tasks

• Examination

It would be expected that students use appropriate technology in a range of assessment tasks outlined above.

• 1 Exercise Book 

• Textbook – Cambridge Essential Maths 10&10A

• Scientific Calculator – Abacus SX II Matrix or equivalent

• Optional: TI Nspire CAS Calculator

• VCE Mathematical Methods

• VCE Specialist Mathematics

• VCE Physics

• VCE Chemistry