STEP UP LESSON General Mathematics Unit 1 and 2 with Mr. Hem

Step Up Lesson for Today Prerequisite Test – Unit 1 (25mins) ◦ Who brought their calculators? Course Outline ◦ Area of Study ◦ Course Outcome ◦ Course Assessment ◦ Textbook ◦ Wiki Space (who has internet?) Orientation Booklet (Holiday Task)

Prerequisite Test Outline 10 questions ◦ Name on sheet Test conditions ◦ Hand up for any questions ◦ Do not collaborate with your peers! Calculators? ◦ No need, can use if you like or have. Do as much as you can! 25mins

Prerequisite Test X Y x 12  Q1. Change the following to decimals. Express the answer to 2 decimal places. A) B) 27 as a percentage of 58 Q2. Express the following as percentages. Express the answer to 3 decimal places. A) B) Q3. Solve the following equation: A) 3m – 2 = 7B) = 3 C)5(2y + 1) = 3y + 8 Q4. Solve the following simultaneous equation. y = x + 2 y = 6 – x Q5. Complete the table of values for the following equation. Y = 3x – 4 Q6. Use Pythagoras’ theorem to solve for x. Q7. Use trigonometry to calculate the angle represented by . Q8. Find the value of the pronumeral of the ratio 7 : C = 70 : 12 Q9. The scale on a map is 1 : Find the actual distance if the distance between two points on a map is 5 cm. Q10. If y = kx, and y = 24 when x = 3, work out the value of k.

Course Outline – Area of Study There are 6 major areas ◦ Arithmetic  Matrices, Integer and Rational Numbers, Sequences and Series. ◦ Data analysis and simulation  Univariate and Bivariate Data Analysis, Simulations. ◦ Algebra  Linear and Non-Linear Equations. ◦ Graphs of linear and non-linear relations  Linear Graphing and modeling, Sketching and Interpretation of Graphs. ◦ Decision and business mathematics  Financial, Linear Programming, Networks. ◦ Geometry and Trigonometry  Shapes and Measurements, Geometry in 2d and 3d, Coordinate Geometry, Trigonometric Ratio and their applications.

Course Outline - Outcomes Outcome Number Outcome BriefAssessment Methods 1 Define and explain key concepts in relation to the topic Apply a range of related mathematical routines and procedures. Assignments, Topic tests, Examination, Class notes, Completion of Skills and Practice Exercises. 2 To apply mathematical processes on not-routine contexts and discuss these applications of mathematics. Analysis and Application Tasks, Modelling Tasks. 3 To use technology to produce results and analyse tasks in a variety of applications. Proof of competency in the use of a Graphic Calculator.

Things to Come Next Year Video/Audio Recordings ◦ But don’t rely on this… Practical Activities ◦ Computer work ◦ Collecting Data from Outside Expectation of Study (VCE level) ◦ Attendance? Lateness? ◦ Homework questions after every class. ◦ Bring your exercise books, text books, pen, pencils, calculators (scientific), diaries to class. ◦ Check website at least twice a week for updates.

Course Outline - Assessment Types of AssessmentWeighting Topic Tests 30% Examination 40% Analysis & Application Tasks 20% Skills Assignments & Practice 10%

Text Book Heinemann VCE Zone: General Mathematics Unit 1 and 2

Online Course Wiki gm2011.wikispaces.com ◦ Video/Audio Streaming ◦ Announcements ◦ Weekly Goals  Find all your homework needs  Download all types of sheets ◦ Tips and Extra Information ◦ Extra Tutorials, Practice Test/Exams, Revision ◦ Etc. (anything I deem important and worth putting up).

Orientation Booklet Holiday Task To be completed to the best of your abilities. Handed in first lesson back Any Issues I may be contacted at ◦