1. Maths Methods U3&4 Orientation November 2015

2. Areas of studies  Functions & graphs  Algebra  Calculus  Probability

3. 3 Outcomes Outcome 1 Define & explain key concepts as specified in the contents from the areas of study, and apply a range of related mathematical routines and procedures. Outcome 2 Apply mathematical procedures in non-routine contexts, and analyse and these applications of mathematics. Outcome 3 Select and appropriately use technology to develop mathematical ideas, produce results and carry out analysis in situations requiring problem- solving, modelling or investigative techniques or approaches.

4. Your study score  3 SACs (34%)  2 End of Year Exams (66%)

5. S chool A ssessed C ourse All SAC primarily to be completed after school A quick view of SACs SACMarkWeek Unit 3  Application task50Term 2 Weeks 7 and 8  Outcome tests0Term 1 Week 6 Term 2 Week 10 Unit 4  Analysis task25Term 3 week 6  Analysis task25Term 4 Week 2

6. Exams Exam Time (min) Area of studyTechBound book % 1 60 All Relating to Outcome 1 xx 22% 2 120 All Relating to all 3 Outcomes Having an emphasis on Outcome 2   44%

7. Requirements Essential Maths Methods Cas A CAS calculator to be brought to ALL lessons One binder book for class notes Several binder books for completion of set exercises from text book One display folder ( 20 pockets ) for SACs to be submitted by the end of week 2

8. Work strategies The outcome list for each chapter – the MINIMUM number expected. Asking for help –from teachers –from peers Attending Mathematics Homework club on Thursdays Revise unit 1/2 work: all unit 1/2 is assumed Knowledge

9. Useful resources Additional resources: –Revision chapters –Other text books –Cambridge VCE Check points –VCE Study Notes –Past SACs –VCAA past papers Useful links: www.virtualnerd.com

10. Want an ‘S’ not ‘N’? Attend at least 80% of lessons Complete at least 80% set tasks Achieve a “Satisfactory” for each of the three outcomes to get an “S” for the unit

11. Can’t attend a SAC? Need to bring a medical certificate

12. Fail to achieve 40% in an outcome test? Resit Report sent home

13. Fail to complete set work on time Report sent home Work to be presented on an alternative day by negotiation

15. Ex 2A Q9 A group of hikers is to travel x km by bus at an average speed of 48 km/h to an unknown destination. They then plan to walk back along the same route at an average of speed of 4.8 km/h and to arrive back 24 hours after setting out in the bus. If they allow 2 h for lunch and rest, how far must the bus take them?

16. Ex2A Q6

17. Ex2B Q1n.

18. Ex2B Q2f

19. Ex2B Q3 g Write s in terms of a only

20. Ex 2C Q8

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