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Mathematics
Learning Area Leader: Mrs Thomson
FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS (Code: MATF10)
The purpose of Foundation Mathematics is to support students who have experienced considerable difficulty in Mathematics and need more assistance in developing their mathematical skills.
This course has a focus on real life applications of Mathematics, and the work is presented in a way that enables students to gain confidence and come to appreciate mathematics as an essential and relevant part of everyday life.
Select this course if you are currently studying Year 9 Foundation Mathematics or are having significant difficulty in Year 9 General Mathematics. Please note that this course does not provide adequate preparation for VCE General Mathematics, Methods or Specialist.
Topics
· Number skills
· Financial Maths
· Geometry
· Probability and Statistics
· Measurement
· Pythagoras Theorem
Year 10 GENERAL MATHEMATICS (Code: MATG10)
Major Focus – Introduction and Preparation for VCE General Mathematics
This is an option for students who are wanting to study General Mathematics at VCE, which is the mainstream level of Mathematics. General Mathematics is the most commonly chosen Mathematics option at VCE level and covers Mathematics with real life applications.
Please note that this course does not prepare students for VCE Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. Topics covered include:
· Statistics and Data
· Scientific Notation & Significant Figures
· Financial Mathematics
· Linear Equations & Simultaneous Equations
· Pythagoras Theorem and Trigonometry
· Linear Relations
· Indices and Surds
· Probability
· Measurement
Year 10 METHODS (Code: MATM10)
Major Focus – Introduction and Preparation for VCE Methods
This option is recommended for students who studied Year 9 Advanced Mathematics who are wishing to study Mathematical Methods in VCE. Mathematical Methods is a subject that demands a higher ability and dedication in Mathematics.
The content in this course is challenging and has a significant workload, it is highly recommended students considering this course meet the minimum achievement standards listed below:
· Average greater than 70% across Year 9 Advanced Mathematics or greater than 90% across Year 9 General Mathematics
· Year 9 Teacher recommendation
· Displaying positive study habits
Topics
· Indices and Surds
· Quadratic Expressions and Equations
· Circular Functions
· Linear Equations & Simultaneous Equations
· Probability
· Non-linear relationships and graphing
Year 10 SPECIALIST (MATS10)
Major Focus – Introduction and Preparation for VCE Methods and Specialist
This option is for students who thrived in Year 9 Advanced Mathematics and are wishing to study Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics in VCE. Appropriate students will receive a personal recommendation from their teacher to choose this pathway; however, it is still open to those interested in selecting Specialist Mathematics in VCE.
It is important to note that both VCE subjects (Methods and Specialist) demand a higher ability and dedication in Mathematics. The topics covered in this course will be a mixture from both Methods and Specialist Mathematics.
Students selecting this pathway understand that there is no guarantee that a swap of mathematics streams is possible midyear.
As the content in this course is challenging and has a significant workload, it is highly recommended students considering this course meet the minimum achievement standards listed below:
· Average greater than 80% across Year 9 Advanced
· Year 9 Teacher recommendation
· Displaying positive study habits
Topics
· Indices and Surds
· Scientific Notation & Significant Figures
· Quadratic Expressions and Equations
· Linear Equations & Simultaneous Equations
· Probability and Counting Methods
· Non-linear relationships
· Trigonometry and Measurement
· Sequences and Series
· Matrices
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