1. SCHOOL CERIFICATE MATHEMATICS YEAR 10 PREPARATION

2. TEST FORMAT  2 hours working time + 5 minutes reading time  2 Sections, all questions compulsory  A basic formulae sheet is included to assist work in Sections 1 and 2  Section 1 (25 marks) - 30 minutes permitted * Calculators are not to be used * All questions are short response formats * All questions are of equal value * All answers to this section must be written in the spaces provided  Section 2 (75 marks) - 1 hour 30 minutes permitted - Part A (55 marks) * Calculators may be used * All questions are multiple choice format * All answers to this part must be recorded on the answer sheet provided - Part B (20 marks) * Calculators may be used * There are FOUR questions worth 5 marks each * All questions are short response format * All answers to this part must be written in the spaces provided  2 hours working time + 5 minutes reading time  2 Sections, all questions compulsory  A basic formulae sheet is included to assist work in Sections 1 and 2  Section 1 (25 marks) - 30 minutes permitted * Calculators are not to be used * All questions are short response formats * All questions are of equal value * All answers to this section must be written in the spaces provided  Section 2 (75 marks) - 1 hour 30 minutes permitted - Part A (55 marks) * Calculators may be used * All questions are multiple choice format * All answers to this part must be recorded on the answer sheet provided - Part B (20 marks) * Calculators may be used * There are FOUR questions worth 5 marks each * All questions are short response format * All answers to this part must be written in the spaces provided

3. SCHOOL CERTIFICATE GRADE  This grade is determined throughout Year 10  Students will be awarded one of the following grades: * A10* A9 * B8 * B7 * C6 * C5 * D4 * D3 * E2  The grade will summarise the student’s achievement in the course  This grade is determined throughout Year 10  Students will be awarded one of the following grades: * A10* A9 * B8 * B7 * C6 * C5 * D4 * D3 * E2  The grade will summarise the student’s achievement in the course

4. SKILLS ASSESSED  Working mathematically: developed through inquiry, application of problem-solving strategies, communication, reasoning and reflecting  Number: in mental and written computation and numerical thinking  Patterns and algebra: in patterning, generalisation and algebraic reasoning  Data: in collecting, representing, analysing and evaluating information  Measurement: in identifying and quantifying attributes of shapes and objects and applying measurement strategies  Space and geometry: in spatial visualisation and geometric reasoning  Working mathematically: developed through inquiry, application of problem-solving strategies, communication, reasoning and reflecting  Number: in mental and written computation and numerical thinking  Patterns and algebra: in patterning, generalisation and algebraic reasoning  Data: in collecting, representing, analysing and evaluating information  Measurement: in identifying and quantifying attributes of shapes and objects and applying measurement strategies  Space and geometry: in spatial visualisation and geometric reasoning

5. EQUIPMENT  Pens (black is recommended)  Pencils (B or 2B) and eraser  Highlighter pens (optional)  A ruler marked in millimetres and centimetres  A protractor  A pair of compasses  A set square  A calculator* * Calculators may be used in Section 2 of the Mathematics School Certificate Test. Some restrictions apply - these can be checked on the Board of Studies Website. Check that the above equipment is in good working order well before the test. In particular check that calculators are working properly and batteries are in sufficient supply.  Pens (black is recommended)  Pencils (B or 2B) and eraser  Highlighter pens (optional)  A ruler marked in millimetres and centimetres  A protractor  A pair of compasses  A set square  A calculator* * Calculators may be used in Section 2 of the Mathematics School Certificate Test. Some restrictions apply - these can be checked on the Board of Studies Website. Check that the above equipment is in good working order well before the test. In particular check that calculators are working properly and batteries are in sufficient supply.

6. PREPARATION  There are four key elements in preparing for a test: * Revision * Test Technique * Equipment * Physical and mental wellbeing  Revise work completed in class  Seek assistance regarding unsure work  Have a suitable study timetable that allocates time wisely  Attend the homework for extra assistance  Complete previous School Certificate Tests available on the Board of Studies website  Use the online multiple choice tests and review the answers  Have regular sleeping patterns that ensure sufficient amounts of rest  Have a balanced life – family, school, work and leisure  Use the available resources to achieve desired potential  There are four key elements in preparing for a test: * Revision * Test Technique * Equipment * Physical and mental wellbeing  Revise work completed in class  Seek assistance regarding unsure work  Have a suitable study timetable that allocates time wisely  Attend the homework for extra assistance  Complete previous School Certificate Tests available on the Board of Studies website  Use the online multiple choice tests and review the answers  Have regular sleeping patterns that ensure sufficient amounts of rest  Have a balanced life – family, school, work and leisure  Use the available resources to achieve desired potential

7. TEST STATEGIES  Allocate time wisely - make sure there is enough time for each question  Allow about a minute per question - this will ensure there is time to check work at the end  Read each question carefully - ensure the actual question is being answered  Make sure all necessary working is shown - check no steps are left out  Draw neat, diagrams in the spaces provided - ensure all appropriate markings are included  Use a ruler to draw diagrams  Make sure the diagrams are large enough with accurate information  Do not round off calculations until the answer is completed  If necessary, answer Part B of Section 2 before Part A - this is worth more marks and it is easier to answer multiple choice quickly if time is running out  Attempt every question to the best ability  Allocate time wisely - make sure there is enough time for each question  Allow about a minute per question - this will ensure there is time to check work at the end  Read each question carefully - ensure the actual question is being answered  Make sure all necessary working is shown - check no steps are left out  Draw neat, diagrams in the spaces provided - ensure all appropriate markings are included  Use a ruler to draw diagrams  Make sure the diagrams are large enough with accurate information  Do not round off calculations until the answer is completed  If necessary, answer Part B of Section 2 before Part A - this is worth more marks and it is easier to answer multiple choice quickly if time is running out  Attempt every question to the best ability