Mathematics: Further

Learning Area Leader: Mr Wilson

Students undertaking Further Mathematics Units 3-4, require a completion of Units 1-2 Mathematics, excluding Foundation Maths. This course is for students intending to study Further Mathematics in the following year. It focuses on broad skill development, with an emphasis on statistics and arithmetic.

Career Paths / Future Directions:

This course focuses on a broad mathematical development, with an emphasis on statistics. Among others, it is useful for Psychology related courses, and careers in Health Sciences and Education. Many university courses require a mathematics subject as a pre-requisite.

Units 1 and 2 – General Maths (Further) (Code: MATF11, MATF22)

Description

This course is made up of the following modules, taught throughout Units 1 and 2:

• Arithmetic

• Matrices

• Linear functions

• Bivariate data

• Trigonometry

• Geometry

• Networks

• Data Analysis

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 (graphics calculator, spreadsheets and internet).

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

• Summary or review notes

• Projects

• Short written responses

• Problem solving and modelling tasks.

Units 3 and 4 – Further Mathematics (Code: MATF33, MATF44)

Description

This course is made up of two areas of study:

1. Data Analysis and Financial Mathematics – core material; and

2. Two modules selected from:

• Number Patterns

• Geometry and Trigonometry

• Graphs and Relations

• Networks and Decision Mathematics

• Matrices

The modules in bold are those currently taught at St Bede’s College.

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 (graphics calculator, spreadsheets, internet).

Units 3 & 4 Assessment

Written Examination 1 33% (Calculator and one bound reference

Written Examination 2 33% permitted in Examinations 1 and 2)

Units 3 and 4 Coursework 34%

Comments from Current Year 12 Further Mathematics Students:

“What's fantastic about doing Further Maths is that the topics learnt are applicable to real life situations and experiences. What is really comforting is that because so many boys do Further Maths, there is an overwhelming amount of support from other boys and other Further Maths teachers if you ever need them. The topics learnt in Year 12 are slightly higher versions of the same topics learnt in Year 11, which can help you develop great skills over a two year period. It's a really enjoyable subject that doesn't have an exhaustive workload like some other subjects, but still of course requires hard work and commitment.”

Elijah Barrett

“Choosing Further Mathematics definitely took the stress off my work load in Year 12, it's relatively easy to understand and teaches you things you can use in real life like financial maths. As soon as I chose to pick up Further Mathematics I instantly improved and gained lots of confidence in myself.”

Tom Burn

“What I like most about Further Maths is the diverse selection of topics that aren't too complex but still keep you interested. Further Maths also allows you to learn life skills for the future, such as financial maths where we learnt how not to be ripped off by interest rates.”

Cameron Dooley

“Further Maths is a great subject that allows you to cover maths that can still be used when you leave school. In both Year 11 and 12 the topics are engaging and are enjoyable to learn.”

Jarrod Jackson