Overview
Students taking this subject should have a very strong algebraic background. In this study, students have access to worthwhile and challenging mathematical learning activities. Students learn and practise mathematical skills and techniques to find solutions to standard problems. They further extend their mathematical knowledge and skills through the use of computer algebra system technology. Students undertake investigative projects and solve problems in unfamiliar and real-life situations.
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- Duration 2 Semesters
- Hours per week Live lessons are 2 periods per week and self-paced is 4-6 hours
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- Department Mathematics
Unit focus areas
Mathematical Methods Unit 3 – Polynomials and graphs | Functions and inverses | Exponential and logarithmic functions | Circular functions | Differential and integral calculus
Mathematical Methods Unit 4 - Discrete and continuous probability distributions | Binomial and Normal distributions | Probability density functions | Statistical inference | Differential and integral calculus
Pre-requisites
Pre-requisites for Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 is Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2.
Year 11 students who study Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 must also be studying Specialist Mathematics Units 1 and 2. Approval from the Head of Department is required.
Assessments
For Units 3 and 4, students complete School-Assessed Coursework (40%) subject to external moderation, and two end-of-year examinations (60%).
Enrolments and assessments
Some important information regarding enrolments and assessments.
Using the Victorian Assessment Software System (VASS), a student is enroled in each of their subjects with both (a) a home school and (b) an assessing school. For more information about enrolments and assessments and what needs to be completed please click the button below to read further information
Integrating technology for learning
The Haileybury Pangea learning community has been designed from the ground up by our brilliant teachers working alongside international researchers in blended learning.
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