Year 10 Mathematics Standard

TERM 3, 2025

Financial B

Students will continue to further develop their understanding of mathematics is the financial environment. Students should establish and use the compound interest formula to solve practical problems in the real world. Through prior learning and understanding recognise that compound interest is based on simple interest and can also be a series of repeated percentage increases at the end of each period. Through the understanding of compound interest, students should establish and use the depreciation formula to solve problems in familiar and unfamiliar situations.

Linear Relationships B

Students get to know, understand, explore and make connections with the gradient, slope and y-intercept. They will look at parallel and perpendicular line effects on straight lines through equations and graphs. Teachers model critical thinking learning through seeing straight lines in real life and analysing ways to make connections between using gradient/slope calculations and equations of parallel or perpendicular straight lines.

Non-Linear Relationships B

Students will learn how to graph parabolas and identify their representative equations. They will likewise graph exponential curves and identify their representative equations, translate parabolas vertically and identify their representative equations and describe the properties of simple exponential curves and identify their representative equations. Students will also identify and match the equations with the graphs of both linear and non-linear relationships and solve a pair of simultaneous equations involving one non-linear equation using graphing applications.

Data Analysis C

Students engage in the process of conducting a statistical inquiry including evaluating sampling methods. Using their experiences and prior learning of statistical analysis, students critically examine how statistics and associated probability are used in media reports and in shaping decisions made by governments and companies.

Probability B

Students will further their probability skills and will look particularly at:

• Constructing Venn diagrams and 2-way tables.

• Interpreting Venn diagrams and 2-way tables.

• Converting between Venn diagrams and 2-way tables.

• Using set language and notation.

• Identifying and describing conditional statements.

• Identifying and describing independent and dependent events.

• Identifying and describing mutually exclusive and non-mutually exclusive events.

• Using 2-way tables and Venn diagrams to solve probability problems.