Mathematics Advice and Offerings: Current Year 10 Students
When selecting a Mathematics sequence for study at VCE you need to carefully consider the following:
· 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
Learning Area Leader: Mrs Thomson
Students who wish to study Units 3-4 Mathematical Methods need to have completed Units 1-2 Maths Methods.
Career Paths / Future Directions
Mathematical Methods is a pre-requisite for some Tertiary courses. Career paths may include Banking and Finance, Business, Biological and Physical, Sciences, Computer Programming, Statistics, Education, Engineering, Medicine.
Units 1 and 2 – Mathematical Methods (Code: MATM11, MATM22)
Description
A fully prescribed course of:
· Algebra
· Polynomial, Trigonometric and Exponential Functions and Graphs
· Probability
· Rates of Change and Calculus
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
· Summary or review notes
· Projects
· Short written responses
· Problem solving and modelling tasks
· Tests and Semester Examinations (some Tests and Examinations will be technology free)
Units 3 and 4 – Mathematical Methods (Code: MATM33, MATM44)
Description
A fully prescribed course of:
· Coordinate geometry
· Polynomial, power, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions and graphs
· Calculus
· Algebra
· Probability distributions and functions
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
Units 3 and 4 Coursework = 40%
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)