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 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
· Summary or review notes; projects; short written responses
· Problem solving and modelling tasks
· Tests and Semester Exams (some Tests/Exams will be technology free)
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
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)