Mathematics Advice and Offerings: Current Year 10 Students
Mathematics is not a compulsory subject in Year 11; however, it is highly recommended that you complete two units of Mathematics in Year 11.
Be certain of any Mathematical requirements (if any) that your pursuits after Year 12 will require.
Both Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics are demanding subjects
Specialist Mathematics
Learning Area Leader: Mrs Thomson
Students selecting Unit 3-4 Specialist Mathematics should have completed four (4) Units of Mathematics at Year 11. This includes Unit 1 and 2 Mathematical Methods and Unit 1 and 2 Specialist Mathematics. Students studying Specialist Mathematics in Unit 3-4 will also need to complete Maths Methods. It is necessary as preparation for Specialist Mathematics 3-4 but is also useful as a good foundation for Mathematical Methods 3-4. It focuses on algebraic applications and analysis.
Career Paths / Future Directions:
This course has an emphasis on algebraic applications and analysis, and is directed towards Tertiary courses in Mathematics, Engineering and Physical Sciences. Also: Actuarial, Banking, Business, Computer Programming, Education, Engineering, Government Organisations, Medicine, Statistics
Units 1 and 2 – Specialist Mathematics (Code: MATS11, MATS22)
Description
The areas of study include:
Arithmetic
Algebra
Graphs of linear and non-linear relations
Geometry and Trigonometry
Vectors
Complex Numbers
Probability
Outcomes
Define and explain key concepts; apply mathematical routines and procedures.
Apply mathematical processes in non-routine contexts.
Use technology to investigate and solve problems.
Assessment
Demonstration of achievement of the outcomes is based on the student’s performance on a selection of the following tasks:
Assignments
Tests and Semester Exams (some Tests/Exams will be technology free)
Summary or review notes; projects; short written responses
Problem solving and modelling tasks.
Units 3 and 4 – Specialist Mathematics (Code: MATS33, MATS44)
Description
A fully prescribed course of:
Functions, relations and graphs
Algebra; Calculus
Vectors
Mechanics
Probability
Outcomes
Define and explain key concepts; apply mathematical routines and procedures.
Apply mathematical processes in non-routine contexts.
Use technology to investigate and solve problems.
Units 3 and 4 Assessment
Written Examination 1 = 20% (No calculators or notes permitted in Examination 1)
Written Examination 2 = 40% (Calculator and one bound reference permitted in Examination 2)
Units 3 and 4 Coursework = 40%