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General Mathematics 1&2

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Jacqui O Neil General Maths Units 1 2 updated
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Overview

In this study, students have access to worthwhile and challenging mathematical learning activities. Students will learn and practise mathematical skills and techniques to find solutions to standard problems. They further extend their mathematical knowledge and skills through the use of computer algebra system technology. Students undertake investigative projects and solve problems in unfamiliar and real-life situations.

*Haileybury Pangea offers students the option to study General Mathematics on the northern hemisphere timetable giving students the opportunity of accelerating their VCE studies.

Unit focus areas

General Mathematics Unit 1 - Comparing data distributions | Sequences and finance | Linear relations | Matrices

General Mathematics Unit 2 - Relationships between numerical variables | Graphs and networks | Variation | Space, measurement, trigonometry

Pre-requisites

Students undertaking Units 1 and 2 General Mathematics need to have completed Year 10 Mathematics (or equivalent).

Assessments

Students complete a range of outcomes and classwork throughout each semester. General Mathematics Units 1 and 2 students complete an examination at the end of each semester.

Enrolments and assessments

Some important information regarding enrolments and assessments.

Using the Victorian Assessment Software System (VASS), a student is enroled in each of their subjects with both (a) a home school and (b) an assessing school. For more information about enrolments and assessments and what needs to be completed please click the button below to read further information

Integrating technology for learning

The Haileybury Pangea learning community has been designed from the ground up by our brilliant teachers working alongside international researchers in blended learning.

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