Year 11 Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2
Overview
In Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2, there are four broad Areas of Study:
- Functions, relations and graphs
- Algebra, number and structure
- Calculus
- Data analysis, probability and statistics
You will progressively develop these skills and knowledge from each of the four areas, and the connections between them.
Who is it for?
Are you planning to do further study with a view of a career in Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry or Engineering?
Are you interested in how aspects of the world can be explained by mathematical processes?
For example, Mathematics underlies the modelling of weather patterns.
Above all, is Maths a subject that you enjoy and love learning more about?
If so, then Mathematical Methods is the right course for you.
What do you do?
Throughout the course, you will be completing weekly assignments, practice exercises, activities, investigations, modelling and problem-solving tasks, and examinations both with and without technology.
What skills do you need?
You need to have good algebraic skills. If you have not studied Mathematics for some time, you are advised to revise the algebraic component of the Year 10 Mathematics course.
What skills do you develop?
When you have completed the course, you should be able to:
- apply mathematical processes in non-routine contexts and discuss these applications
- use technology to produce results and carry out analysis in situations that require problem solving, or investigative techniques.
Requirements
Internet is needed to access this course. All work will be completed and submitted online weekly.
Required Resources
CAS technology:
- A VCAA approved CAS calculator:
For this study, you need access to VCAA-approved CAS technology. VSV course notes refer to the TI-Nspire CAS and Casio ClassPad calculators. The textbook also contains instructions for both TI-Nspire CX CAS and Casio ClassPad II calculators, with downloadable manuals for both Ti-Nspire and Casio Classpad. Although we recommend students have either of these CAS calculators, any of the listed VCAA-approved CAS technologies could be used.
Please note VSV currently can only support CAS calculator exams not CAS software exams.
- Further information on VCAA-approved technologies is available on their website.
- You are encouraged to contact your Mathematics teacher for advice before purchasing a calculator.
You will also need the following materials:
- ruler
- exercise book for your workings
Things to think about
You will be expected to spend approximately 7 hours per week on Mathematical Methods.
You should have a good knowledge of the Year 10 Mathematics curriculum.
You can contact your teacher for help via phone, email, messaging through your online course or in person.
Things you can do now
If you struggled with algebra in Year 10, then we advise you to revise the following topics:
- factorisation
- linear and quadratic equations
- linear quadratic graphs
- rearranging formulas
- algebraic fractions.
Go the VCAA website for more information about this subject.
Things to have a look at
Cambridge Mathematical Methods VCE Units 1 & 2 Second Edition