Mathematics Methods
Units 1 & 2: Mathematical Methods
Mathematical Methods Units 1 & 2 is designed for students wishing to pursue study at a significant level of Mathematics in year 12 and beyond. The appropriate use of a computer algebra system technology to support learning of mathematics is incorporated throughout the course. For the capable Mathematics student, Mathematical Methods Units 1 & 2 may also be studied in conjunction with Specialist Mathematics Units 1 & 2.
This unit will focus on a study of:
- Functions relations and graphs
- Algebra, number and structure
- Calculus
- Data analysis, probability and statistics
The award of satisfactory completion for a unit is based on whether the student has demonstrated achievement of the set of outcomes 1, 2 and 3 listed below. All assessments at Units 1 and 2 are school-based, are a part of the regular teaching and learning program, and completed mainly in class and within a limited timeframe. The decision will be based on the teacher’s assessment of the student’s overall performance on assessment tasks designated for the unit.
On completion of this unit the student should be able to:
- Define and explain key concepts as specified in the content from the selected areas of study and apply a range of related mathematical routines and procedures
- Apply mathematical processes in non-routine contexts, including situations requiring problem- solving, modelling or investigative techniques or approaches, and analyse and discuss these applications of mathematics
- Apply computational thinking and use numerical, graphical, symbolic and statistical functionalities of technology to develop mathematical ideas, produce results and carry out analysis in situations requiring investigative, modelling or problem-solving techniques or approaches
Units 3 & 4: Mathematical Methods
Mathematical Methods is designed for students to study on its own or in conjunction with Specialist Mathematics Units 3 & 4, and sometimes in conjunction with Further Mathematics. The appropriate use of computer algebra system technology to support and develop the learning of mathematics is incorporated throughout the course. Students must have successfully completed Mathematical Methods Units 1 & 2 in order to succeed in this course.
Mathematical Methods is a key prerequisite for many tertiary courses, especially those involving science.
This unit will focus on a study of:
- Functions and graphs
- Algebra, number and structure
- Calculus
- Data analysis, probability and statistics
Assessments at Units 3 and 4 are both school-based and externally assessed examinations set by VCAA. a part of the regular teaching and learning program, and completed mainly in class and within a limited timeframe. The decision will be based on the teacher’s assessment of the student’s overall performance on assessment tasks designated for the unit.School-assessed Coursework for Units 3 and 4 will each contribute 20 per cent to the study score. The award of satisfactory completion for a unit is based on whether the student has demonstrated achievement of the set of outcomes 1, 2 and 3 listed below.The remaining 60% is based on the results of Exam 1 and 2
On completion of this unit the student should be able to:
- Define and explain key concepts as specified in the content from the selected areas of study and apply a range of related mathematical routines and procedures
- Apply mathematical processes in non-routine contexts, including situations requiring problem- solving, modelling or investigative techniques or approaches, and analyse and discuss these applications of mathematics
- Apply computational thinking and use numerical, graphical, symbolic and statistical functionalities of technology to develop mathematical ideas, produce results and carry out analysis in situations requiring investigative, modelling or problem-solving techniques or approaches