Specialist Maths 3&4

Overview

Students taking this subject should have a very strong mathematical background. Any student taking this subject must also be taking Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2 or Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4. 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.

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Duration 2 Semesters
Hours per week Live lessons are 2 periods per week and self-paced is 4-6 hours
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Department Mathematics

Unit focus areas

Specialist Mathematics Unit 3 - Complex numbers | Vectors in 2 and 3 dimensions | Trigonometry | Differential and integral calculus | Differential equations

Specialist Mathematics Unit 4 - Kinematics | Data analysis | Logic and proof | Vector calculus | Hypothesis testing

Pre-requisites

Only those students who have studied Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2 and Specialist Mathematics Units 1 and 2 are able to study Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4. Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4 must be studied in conjunction with Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4.

Assessments

For Units 3 and 4, students complete School-Assessed Coursework (40%) subject to external moderation, and two end-of-year examinations (60%).

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

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