Maths Methods U3&4

Orientation

November 2015

Areas of studies

Functions & graphs

Algebra

Calculus

Probability

3 Outcomes

• Outcome 1 Define & explain key concepts as specified in the contents

from the areas of study, and apply a range of related mathematical routines

and procedures.

• Outcome 2 Apply mathematical procedures in non-routine contexts, and

analyse and these applications of mathematics.

• Outcome 3 Select and appropriately use technology to develop

mathematical ideas, produce results and carry out analysis in situations

requiring problem- solving, modelling or investigative techniques or

approaches.

Your study score 3 SACs (34%)

2 End of Year Exams (66%)

School Assessed Course

• All SAC primarily to be completed after school

• A quick view of SACs

SAC Mark Week

Unit 3 Application task 50 Term 2 Weeks 7 and 8

Outcome tests 0 Term 1 Week 6Term 2 Week 10

Unit 4 Analysis task 25 Term 3 week 6

Analysis task 25 Term 4Week 2

Exams

Exam Time (min)

Area of study Tech Bound book

%

1

60• All• Relating to

Outcome 1x x 22%

2

120

• All• Relating to all

3 Outcomes• Having an

emphasis on Outcome 2

44%

Requirements

• Essential Maths Methods Cas• A CAS calculator to be brought to ALL lessons

• One binder book for class notes• Several binder books for completion of set

exercises from text book• One display folder (20 pockets) for SACs to be

submitted by the end of week 2

Work strategies

• The outcome list for each chapter – the MINIMUM number expected.

• Asking for help– from teachers– from peers

• Attending Mathematics Homework club on Thursdays

• Revise unit 1/2 work: all unit 1/2 is assumed Knowledge

Useful resources

• Additional resources:– Revision chapters– Other text books– Cambridge VCE Check points– VCE Study Notes– Past SACs– VCAA past papers

• Useful links:

www.virtualnerd.com

Want an ‘S’ not ‘N’?

• Attend at least 80% of lessons• Complete at least 80% set tasks• Achieve a “Satisfactory” for each of the three

outcomes to get an “S” for the unit

Can’t attend a SAC?

• Need to bring a medical certificate

Fail to achieve 40% in an outcome test?

• Resit

• Report sent home

Fail to complete set work on time

• Report sent home

• Work to be presented on an alternative day by negotiation

Ex 2A Q9

A group of hikers is to travel x km by bus at an average speed of 48 km/h to an unknown destination. They then plan to walk back along the same route at an average of speed of 4.8 km/h and to arrive back 24 hours after setting out in the bus. If they allow 2 h for lunch and rest, how far must the bus take them?

Ex2A Q6

Ex2B Q1n.

Ex2B Q2f

Ex2B Q3g

• Write s in terms of a only

Ex 2C Q8

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