Year 13 Calculus

This course lays the foundation for further study in mathematics at tertiary level. It can also help students gain mathematical skills required for employment. if you enjoy maths, this is a good course to enrol in. The maths learned will also compliment the sciences, particualrly physics.

You will continue to learn and build upon the mathematical ideas, concepts and techniques you learned in Level 2.  This course has a strong focus on algebra and calculus (differentiation and integration). You will develop a deeper understanding of the concepts and structures of mathematics as well as continue to develop your mathematical approach to problem solving by applying mathematics in a wide variety of contexts. 

In Year 13 Calculus there is strong focus on learning calculus (two external standards) as well as exploring other areas of maths (modelling with trigonometric functions, conics and simultaneous equations). There is a large amount of algebra in this course, so if you like a challenge (and you like algebra), this is the course for you. 

Complex Algebra (an external) may be offered as an optional paper, depending on interest.

Your work will have the opportunity to be assessed through three internal standards and two external achievement standards. There is a third external (Complex Algebra) but this is optional and only offered depending on interest. If offered, it is taught outside of normal timetabled hours.

• Standard AS91573 - Conics (internal)

• Standard AS91575 - Trigonometric Methods (internal)

• Standard AS91577 - Complex Numbers (optional external)

• Standard AS91578 - Differentiation (external)

• Standard AS91579 - Integration (external)

• Standard AS91587 - Simultaneous Equations (internal)

Highly Recommended Resources:

• graphics calculator (can be purchased from school $115; price to be confirmed at time of purchase)

• topic specific workbooks (can be purchased from school; total cost can be up to $32)