1. Further Mathematics 2012

2. Why Further? Statistics: Nursing, Marketing and Scientific disciplines. Geometry and Trigonometry: Art and Design and Building Sciences. Business Maths and Matrices : Business Studies and Marketing Courses and for everyday living skills with money that will be required in adulthood. Where possible the Further Mathematics course is made as relevant as possible to modern day situations that you will face in your future.

3. Mathematical Content Core Module 1 Number Patterns Module 2 Geometry & Trigonometry Module 3 Graphs & Relations

4. Assessment 34 % Internal SACs completed in class 66 % External Examinations

5. SACS at SSC CoreTerm 1 Module 1Term 2 Module 2Term 2 Module 3Term 3 Marked by SSC staff

6. Exams at SSC Exam 190 minutes multiple choice Exam 290 minutes short answer (End of year Exam only, there is no mid-year exam) Marked by VCAA

7. Core Univariate Data Bivariate Data Introduction to Regression Time Series

8. Module 1 Number Patterns Arithmetic, geometric and infinite sequences Graphs of sequences Difference equations

9. Module 2 Geometry & Trigonometry Pythagoras in 2D & 3D Mensuration & scale factors Trigonometric ratios Sine & cosine rules Area of triangles

10. Module 3 Graphs & Relations Construction & interpretation of straight line, segment & step graphs Construction & interpretation of non-linear graphs Linear programming

11. General Mathematics 2011 Univariate Data Linear Equations Linear Graphs Linear Programming Bivariate Data Shape & Measurement Trigonometric Applications Sequences

12. Equipment Casio classpad (CAS) Graphical Calculator Textbook – Maths Quest 12 Checkpoints book Exam reference boundbook

13. Exam Reference Book To be used in SACs and both exams Must be bound – no loose sheets, tabs sticking out or paper stuck in Developed throughout the year Can be text book (but this is not recommended by SSC staff)

14. Before Further Mathematics Be ready to start work lesson 1. Get calculator, stationary and pencil case organised Visit VCAA website and see past examsVCAA Refine Chapter Summaries Refine Chapter Reviews Practice areas of difficulty from General Mathematics

15. Personal Requirements for Success Interest Concentration Effort Time Organisation Persistence

16. And most importantly Balance in your school home, work and social life.

17. My Contact tran.jessica.v@edumail.vic.gov.au

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