Introduction to Maths Methods 1 2 November 2015

Introduction to Maths Methods 1 &2 November, 2015

Areas of study v Functions and graphs v Algebra v Calculus v Probability and Statistics

3 Outcomes On completion of the two units the student should be able to: • Outcome 1 define and explain key concepts as specified in the content from the areas of study, and apply a range of related mathematical routines and procedures. • Outcome 2 apply mathematical processes in non-routine contexts, including situations requiring problemsolving, modelling or investigative techniques or approaches, and analyse and discuss these applications of mathematics. • Outcome 3 use numerical, graphical, symbolic and statistical functionalities of technology to develop mathematical ideas, produce results and carry out analysis in situations requiring problemsolving, modelling or investigative techniques or approaches.

Timeline Sem 1 Unit 1 No. of weeks Sem 2 Unit 2 No. of weeks Ch 1 & 2 Linear functions 2 Ch 14 Circular Functions 3 Ch 3 Quadratics 3 Ch 16 Rates of change 2 Ch 4 Gallery of graphs 2 5 Ch 5 Functions & relations 2 Ch 6 Polynomials 2 Differentiation Ch 17, 18 & 20 & Antidifferentiation Ch 7 Transformations Matrices 3 Ch 9 Probability 2 Ch 13 Exponentials & Logarithms 3 Ch 10 Counting Methods 1 Review for Unit 1 Exams 1 Review for Unit 2 Exams 1

Outcome tasks v Chapter exercises v You need to complete at least 80% of outcome tasks of each topic A list of exercises for each topic will be provided.

Outcome Tests Ø There are 10 outcome tests analysis tasks Ø Each test may include TWO sections plus § Tech Active and/or Tech Free § Up to 60 minutes § After school or in class Ø Analysis tasks may be up to 45 minutes to be done in class.

Units 1 & 2 Exams • Exam 1 – TECH FREE (15 + 60 min) • Exam 2 – TECH ACTIVE (15 + 90 min)

Want an “S” not an “N”? You need to: • complete at least 80% of outcome tasks. • pass at least 40% of each outcome test and analysis task. • have at least 90% attendance.

Absent from a lesson? • Be responsible for your own learning. • Catch up with the lesson yourself • Chase up your teacher or any member of the MM 1&2 teaching team for assistance.

Miss an outcome test or analysis task? Bring • A medical certificate. Or • A relevant certificate. Do the test at an arranged time.

Failure to satisfy the outcome requirements above • A form of “ Non-completion of outcome” will be sent home. • Resit the tests. May cause you to drop 0 ut of the subject!

Essential Resources • A textbook: Cambridge Maths Methods 1 &2 (2015 AC/VCE edition – Evans) • A CAS calculator • Workbooks to be used in and after class

Useful resources • Additional resources: • • • Revision chapters Other textbooks Cambridge VCE Check points VCE Study Notes past outcome tests • Useful websites: Moodle Compass

Outcome test notifications • A notification will be issued at the beginning of the topic.

Outcome test 1 notification 2016 Outcome Test 1_Linear functions NOTIFICATION. docx

An important message Chapters 1& 2 PDFs and answers are now on Moodle/Headsart/ Year 10 - Year 11 headstart The Link