VCE Mathematical Methods:

Mathematical Methods Units 1–4 provide for the study of simple elementary functions, transformations and combinations of these functions, algebra, calculus, probability and statistics, and their applications in a variety of practical and theoretical contexts. They also provide background for further study in, for example, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), humanities, economics and medicine.

Who should select Mathematical

Mathematical Methods is aimed at students who have a strong interest in mathematics, have strong Algebra knowledge and achieved an average score above 60% in Year 10 Advanced Maths.

Potential Future Careers:

• Engineering

• Pharmacy

• Physiotherapy

• Surveying

• Science

• Computer Science

• Radiation Therapy

• Commerce & Economics

Unit 1 and 2 provide an introductory study of simple elementary functions of a single real variable, algebra, calculus, probability and statistics and their applications in a variety of practical and theoretical contexts. Areas of study are:

1. Algebra, number and structure

2. Data analysis, probability and statistics

3. Functions, relations and graphs

4. Calculus

Unit 3 and 4 extend the study of simple elementary functions of a single real variable, to include combinations of these functions, algebra, calculus, probability and statistics, and their applications in a variety of practical and theoretical contexts. Areas of study are:

1. Algebra, number and structure

2. Data analysis, probability and statistics

3. Functions, relations and graphs

4. Calculus

Duration: 5 lessons per week - Year long subject

Maths and Numeracy Learning Area Leader - Lizzy Barker