General Mathematics Units 1 & 2 are designed as preparation for VCE General Mathematics Units 3 & 4.The areas of study for Unit 1 & 2 of General Mathematics are Data analysis, probability and statistics, Algebra, number and structure, Functions, relations and graphs and Matrices. The units have been constructed to prepare students for study of VCE General Mathematics Units 3 & 4. The appropriate use of technology to support and develop the teaching and learning of mathematics is incorporated throughout the course. This will include the use of some of the following technologies for various areas of study or topics: graphics calculators, spreadsheets, graphing packages, statistical analysis systems and computer algebra systems.
UNIT 1
Students study univariate data, arithmetic and geometric sequences, first order recurrence relations and financial mathematics, linear functions, graphs, equations and models and matrices.
Learning Activities:
Computations, diagram construction, use of TI-Nspire CAS calculator, application of laws, text questions, extended simulation activities, quizzes, analysis tasks, group problem solving and other relevant activities.
Key Skills Achieved:
Assessment:
Topic tests, revision assignments, analysis tasks, mathematical investigation and end of unit examination.
UNIT 2
Students study bivariate data, graphs and networks, direct and inverse variation, transformations to linearity and modelling of some non-linear data, space, measurement and applications of trigonometry.
Learning Activities:
Computations, diagram construction, use of TI-Nspire CAS calculator, application of laws, text questions, extended simulation activities, quizzes, analysis tasks, group problem solving and other relevant activities.
Key Skills Achieved:
Assessment:
Topic tests, revision assignments, analysis tasks, mathematical investigation and end of unit examination.
ASSESSMENT - FOR EACH UNIT THE OVERALL SCORE WILL CONSIST OF:
Recommendation: It is recommended the student has an overall average score of 50% or above in Year 10 General Mathematics or Year 10 Mathematical Methods.
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