ATAR
This course focuses on the use of mathematics to solve problems in contexts that involve financial modelling, geometric and trigonometric analysis, graphical and network analysis, and growth and decay in sequences. It also provides opportunities for students to develop systematic strategies based on the statistical investigation process for answering statistical questions that involve analysing univariate and bivariate data, including time series data.
The Mathematics Applications course is designed for students who want to extend their mathematical skills beyond Year 10 level, but whose future studies or employment pathways do not require knowledge of calculus. The course is designed for students who have a wide range of educational and employment aspirations, including continuing their studies at University or a State Training Provider.
This unit has three topics: consumer arithmetic, algebra and matrices, and shape and measurement.
Consumer arithmetic reviews the concepts of rate and percentage change in the context of earning and managing money and provides a fertile ground for the use of spread sheets.
Algebra and matrices continues the Year 7 – 10 curriculum study of algebra and introduces the topic of matrices. The emphasis of this topic is the symbolic representation and manipulation of information from real-life contexts using algebra and matrices.
Shape and measurement builds on and extends the knowledge and skills students developed in the Year 7 – 10 curriculum with the concept of similarity and associated calculations involving simple geometric shapes. The emphasis in this topic is on applying these skills in a range of practical contexts, including those involving three-dimensional shapes.
This unit has three topics: univariate data analysis and the statistical process, linear equations and their graphs, and applications of trigonometry.
Univariate data analysis and the statistical process develops students’ ability to organise and summarise univariate data in the context of conducting a statistical investigation.
Linear equations and their graphs uses linear equations and straight-line graphs, as well as linear-piece- wise and step graphs to model and analyse practical situations.
Applications of trigonometry extends students’ knowledge of trigonometry to solve practical problems involving non-right-angled triangles in both two and three dimensions, including problems involving the use of angles of elevation and depression and bearings in navigation.
Pre-requisites
State B grade
Contact Information
Mr Trevor Price
Head of Mathematics
Trevor.Price@cewa.edu.au