LOCAL DELIVERY
MATHEMATICAL METHODS
STAGE 1
EYRE PENINSULA SCHOOLS
MATHEMATICAL METHODS
DELIVERY SCHOOL : AREA SCHOOL
SUBJECT DESCRIPTION FOR STAGE 1:
Subject Description:
Mathematics develops an increasingly complex and sophisticated understanding of calculus, statistics, mathematical arguments, and proofs, and using mathematical models. By using functions, their derivatives, and integrals, and by mathematically modelling physical processes, students develop a deep understanding of the physical world through a sound knowledge of relationships involving rates of change. Students use statistics to describe and analyse phenomena that involve uncertainty and variation.
Stage 1 Mathematics provides the foundation for further study in mathematics in Stage 2 Mathematical Methods and Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics.
The topics for Stage 1 Mathematical Methods are:
TOPIC 1
Functions & Graphs
TOPIC 2
Polynomials
TOPIC 3
Trigonometry
TOPIC 4
Counting & Statistics
TOPIC 5
Growth & Decay
TOPIC 6
Intro to Differential calculus
TOPIC 7
Arithmetic & Geometric sequences & series
TOPIC 8
Geometry
TOPIC 9
Vectors in the plane
TOPIC 10
Further Trigonometry
TOPIC 11
Matrices
TOPIC 12
Real & Complex numbers
MATH METHODS
ASSESSMENT
The following assessment types enable students to demonstrate their learning in
Stage 1 Mathematics:
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Assessment Type 1: Skills and Applications Tasks
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Assessment Type 2: Mathematical Investigation
For a 10-credit subject, students should provide evidence of their learning through three or four assessments. Each assessment type should have a weighting of at least 20%.
Students complete:
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two or three skills and applications tasks
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one mathematical investigation
LOCAL DELIVERY
Period of delivery | Semester 1 Semester 2 (2 x 10 units)
Delivery Method:
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At least two 100 minute visits per semester to complete practical's and revision.
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Flipped Learning delivered via Microsoft Teams
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Text/workbook will be supplied by teacher.
Intervention Support
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If an assessment task does not meet the minimum C- level, or if a student does not meet a deadline, the teacher will communicate with the home school contact and/or parents/caregivers to negotiate support strategies.
Reporting
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Students can monitor continuous progress through Microsoft Teams.
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Reports will be provided in line with delivery school processes and timelines.
Prerequisites
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It is recommended that the student has achieved a C or better in Year 10 Mathematics
Technical Requirements
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Laptop with working camera and Microsoft Teams installed.
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Microphone/headphones.
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A scientific or graphics calculator.
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Electronic drawing device (touchscreen with pen or Wacom tablet) – limited supply of Wacom tablets available for loan if needed.
LD Delivery school policies relevant to receiving school/student
Deadline and Plagiarism policies in line with SACE Expectations
LOCAL DELIVERY
Eyre Peninsula schools with senior secondary enrolments have made a commitment to offer subjects including SACE and VET to students from other sites across the Eyre Peninsula. This is referred to as Local Delivery. Local Delivery provides students in all schools across the Eyre Peninsula access to a wider range of subjects than what is physically available at their own school.