CORE: Accelerated Mathematics

Year 10

What is the subject about?

What is the subject about?

Year 10 Accelerated Mathematics looks at advanced Mathematical concepts that will lead to either Math Methods or Specialist Math in VCE.  Students cover the required Victorian Curriculum but also introductory topics such as simple elementary functions, algebra, calculus, probability and statistics and their applications in a variety of practical and theoretical contexts.

 

Units

  • Number and Algebra
  • Geometry and Measurement
  • Statistics and Probability

Skills you will develop

  • Real world applications for Number and Algebra
  • Evaluate the accuracy of Data and Statistics in society
  • Investigate elements of Shape and Measurement in contemporary workplaces

Assessment

  • Investigations
  • SACs

Pathways

Studying General Mathematics assists most pathways and can lead to the following careers

  • Engineering
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • IT
  • Tradesman
  • Statistician
  • Doctor

 

If you are interested in this subject please firstly see your current Maths teacher to ask if Accelerated would be for you - and then see Mr Cooper or Mr Collins.