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Aim
Aim
Foundation Mathematics provides for the continuing mathematical development of students entering VCE and who do not necessarily intend to undertake Unit 3 and 4 studies in VCE Mathematics in the following year. This course is designed to complement General Mathematics and Mathematical Methods. Students completing this course would need to undertake additional targeted mathematical study in order to attempt Further Mathematics Units 3 and 4.
In Foundation Mathematics there is a strong emphasis on the use of mathematics in practical contexts encountered in everyday life in the community, at work and at study. The areas of study for Units 1 and 2 of Foundation Mathematics are ‘Space, shape and design’, ‘Patterns and number’, ‘Data’ and ‘Measurement’.
All four areas of study are to be completed over the two units. The content should be developed using contexts present in students’ other studies, work and personal or other familiar situations.
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 geometric constructions, equations and graphs with and without the use of technology. They should have facility with relevant mental and by-hand approaches to estimation and computation. The use of numerical, graphical, geometric, symbolic and statistical functionality of technology for teaching and learning mathematics, for working mathematically, and in related assessment, is to be incorporated throughout each unit as applicable.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisites:
For Units 1 and 2: Successful completion of either of the following subjects:
Any Year 10 Mathematics
For Units 3 and 4: Successful completion of:
Units 1 and 2 Foundation Mathematics
Assessments
Assessments
All assessments at Units 1 and 2 are school-based. Procedures for assessment of levels of achievement in Units 1 and 2 are a matter for school decision.
The student’s level of achievement for Units 3 and 4 will be determined by a combination of School-assessed Coursework and an External assessment. The School-assessed Coursework will contribute 60 per cent and the examination will contribute 40 per cent to the study score.
Unit 1 and 2:
Unit 1 and 2:
Outcome 1:
On completion of this unit the student should be able to use and apply a range of mathematical concepts, skills and procedures from selected areas of study to solve practical problems based on a range of everyday and real-life contexts.
Outcome 2:
On completion of this unit the student should be able to apply mathematical processes in non-routine practical contexts, including situations with some open-ended aspects requiring investigative, modelling or problem-solving techniques or approaches, and analyse and discuss these applications of mathematics.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in all the areas of study.
Outcome 3:
On completion of this unit the student should be able to apply computational thinking and use numerical, graphical, symbolic and statistical functionalities of technology to develop mathematical ideas, produce results and carry out analysis in practical situations requiring investigative, modelling or problem-solving techniques or approaches.
To achieve this outcome the student will draw on key knowledge and key skills outlined in all the areas of study.
Unit 3:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Unit 4:
VCE Mathematics study design
VCE Mathematics study design
Read the complete Study Design and access Past Examinations for VCE General Mathematics
Unit 1: Foundation Mathematics (pg. 13)
Unit 2: Foundation Mathematics (pg. 20)
Unit 3 and 4: Foundation Mathematics (pg. 73)
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