Units 1 and 2:
This subject provides a course of study for students who wish to undertake an in-depth study of mathematics. This subject is designed to be taken in conjunction with Mathematical Methods Unit 1/Unit 2 in preparation for Specialist Mathematics Unit 3/Unit 4.
Areas of study – Prescribed
- Arithmetic and number
- Geometry, measurement and trigonometry
- Graphs of linear & non-linear relations
Areas of study – Selected: Two optional
- Logic and algebra
- Transformations, trigonometry and matrices
- Principles of counting
- Graph Theory
- Kinematics
- Simulation, sampling and distributions
There are three outcomes:
- Define and explain key concepts in relation to the topics from the selected areas of study, and apply a range of related mathematical routines and procedures.
- Apply mathematical processes in non-routine contexts, and analyse and discuss these applications of mathematics in at least three areas of study.
- Use technology to produce results and carry out analysis in situations requiring problem-solving, modelling or investigative techniques or approaches in at least three areas of study.
Units 3 and 4:
This subject is designed to be taken in conjunction with Mathematical Methods Unit 3 & Unit 4 and would normally require that both mathematics subjects were studied at year 12. It is intended for students who wish to undertake specialist courses in mathematics and related disciplines, such as Engineering.
Areas of study
- Discrete Mathematics
- Functions, Relations and Graphs
- Algebra, Number and Structure
- Calculus
- Space and Measurement
- Data Analysis, Probability and Statistics
There are three outcomes:
- Define and explain key concepts as specified in the content from the areas of study, and to apply a range of related mathematical routines and procedures.
- Apply mathematical processes, with an emphasis on general cases, in non-routine contexts and analyse and discuss these applications of mathematics.
- Select and appropriately use numerical, graphical, symbolical and statistical functionalities of technology to develop mathematical ideas, produce results and carry out analysis in situations requiring problem-solving, modelling or investigative techniques or approaches.
