1. Specialist maths orientation 2015 Mrs Zhuang Ms Dickson Ms Tran

2. Materials TEXTBOOK: SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS UNITS 1 AND 2 (CAMBRIDGE), MICHAEL EVANS ETC 2 exercise books (notes and workbook) Casio Classpad Calculator (FX-CP400) Stationary including (pens, pencils, ruler etc…)

3. Satisfactory Completion To satisfy the outcomes of this course and pass General Maths Specialist, you must complete the following Outcomes (S/N result): Outcome 1 - Skills Define and explain key concepts, in relation to the topics from the selected areas of study, and apply a range of related mathematical routines and procedures. This outcome comprises exercises from textbook, assignments, worksheets and tests. At least 80% of bookwork must be completed; at least 40 % score on tests.

4. Satisfactory Completion To satisfy the outcomes of this course and pass General Maths Specialist, you must complete the following Outcomes (S/N result): Outcome 2 – Applications Apply mathematical procedures in non-routine contexts, analyse and discuss these applications of mathematics in at least three of the areas of study. Application / investigation tasks will be used as the major assessment in this outcome.

5. Satisfactory Completion To satisfy the outcomes of this course and pass General Maths Specialist, you must complete the following Outcomes (S/N result): Outcome 3 - Use of Technology Use technology to produce results and carry out analysis in situations requiring problem-solving / modelling / investigative techniques in all the areas of study, i.e. use of CAS calculator. Technology active tests and exams are used as the major assessment in this outcome.

6. How to get an S Attend at least 90% of lessons Complete at least 80% set tasks Achieve a “Satisfactory” for each of the three outcomes to get an “S” for the unit

7. Assessment Letter grading of UG to A on the following: Bookwork (80% completion of checklist questions) Topic tests (technology active and free, minimum 40% of total marks) Analysis - Analysis / investigation tasks (minimum 40% of total marks) Examination There are two examinations for each Unit. The Technology Free Exam consists of short answer questions and the Technology Active Exam consists of multiple choice and short answer / analysis questions.

8. Work Strategies The outcome list for each chapter – the MINIMUM number expected. Asking for help –from teachers –from peers Attending Mathematics Homework club on Thursdays Revise MM work as Unit 1&2 MM is assumed knowledge

9. Absences 90% attendance is required in order to pass Units 1 & 2 ABSENCE FROM AN ASSESSMENT TASK You must deliver a medical certificate to senior school, collect a slip and show it to your class teacher. No medical certificate = no grade

10. Unit 1 Course Outline Area of studyTopicTextbook referenceTime line Algebra and structure Linear relations and equations Holiday Homework (1A, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F) 1B, 1G, 1H Algebra I 5D, 5E Algebra II 2 weeks (term 1) Test Geometry, measurement and trigonometry Geometry in the plane and proof Chapter 9 Geometry in the plane and proof Chapter 10 Circle geometry 3 weeks (term 1) Test Arithmetic and Number Number systems and recursion Chapter 2 Number systems and sets Chapter 16 Complex Numbers 3 weeks (term 1) 1 week (term 2) Test Geometry, measurement and trigonometry Applications of trigonometry Chapter 13 Trigonometry, ratios and applications Chapter 14 C, D, E Further Trigonometry 3 weeks (term 2) Test Assignment (modelling task) Revision and Exam2 weeks

11. Unit 2 Course Outline Area of studyTopicTextbook referenceTime line Arithmetic and Number Number systems and recursion Chapter 4 Sequences and series 2 weeks (term 2) Test Statistics Simulation, sampling and sampling distributions Chapter 12 Sampling and sampling distributions 3 weeks (term 3) Test Graphs of linear and non-linear relations Graphs of non- linear relations Chapter 15 (C, D, E, F, G, A) Graphing techniques 3 weeks (term 3) Test Geometry, measurement and trigonometry Vectors in the plane Chapter 20 Vectors 2 weeks (term 3) Test Assignment (Application task) Graphs of linear and non-linear relations Kinematics Chapter 22 Kinematics 3 weeks (term 4) Test Calculus revision (if time) Revision and Exam2 weeks