What students learn:
- theory and practice
- to use technology where appropriate
- note taking
- calculations
- problem solving techniques
- group work
- computer experiences
- processing information.
Task requirements:
- written examinations
- tests
- assignments
- oral presentations
- research assignments
- examinations
- practical reports
- topic tests.
Successful completion requirements:
- at least a band 5 or 6 in Stage 5.3 mathematics in the school certificate
- interest in mathematics and willingness to apply myself
- organisational skills
- self discipline
- working effectively in groups or independently
- strong graphing and tabulation skills.
What students study:
- other inequalities
- circle geometry
- further trigonometry
- angles between two lines
- internal and external division of lines into given ratios
- parametric representation
- permutations and combinations
- polynomials
- harder applications of the Preliminary 2 unit course.
Special requirements of the course:
- Successful completion of Stage 5.3 mathematics in year 10.
School assessment:
- knowledge, understanding and skills (70%)
- reasoning, interpretative, explanatory and communicative abilities (30%).