1. Year 12 Subject Selection – VCE Further Mathematics Units 3 & 4

2. Course Description
VCE Further Mathematics (Units 3 and 4) consists of two areas of study:
a compulsory Core section to be completed in Unit 3 and
an Applications section to be completed in Unit 4.
The Core comprises two Areas of Study:
Data Analysis (40% of the year’s coursework) and
Recursion and Financial Modelling (20% of the coursework) .
The Applications comprises two modules to be completed, from a selection of
four possible modules. Nagle College students will study:
Module 1: Matrices (20% of the coursework) and
Module 2: Networks and Decision Mathematics (20% of the coursework) .

3. Why study this subject?
Further Mathematics Units 3 and 4 is a final year VCE sequence for students who are interested in developing their ability to apply mathematical techniques in day-to-day situations.
VCE Further Mathematics Units 3 and 4 will give students a basic understanding of the use of mathematical terminology and techniques in some common real world settings. This subject will also allow students to develop methodical approaches to problem solving and to become competent in the use a CAS graphics calculator.
(Please note: While some tertiary courses require no more than Further Maths, students who are intending to pursue university studies in maths-heavy courses such as Engineering, Architecture or the Sciences, may require VCE Mathematical Methods, or even Specialist Mathematics). Please check with Mrs Lightfoot.

4. Subject pathway Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Standard Maths General
Please note:
General Mathematics Units 1-2 or Mathematical Methods Units 1-2 should be undertaken before the study of VCE Further Mathematics Units 3-4.
Standard
Maths
General
Maths
1-2
Further
Maths
3-4
Maths
Advanced
Maths
Maths
Methods 1-2
Maths
Methods
3-4
Spec’st
Maths
1-2
Spec’st
Maths
3-4

5. Coursework Components
Exam question Warm-Ups
Lesson Skillsheets
Targeted Skills Practice
TI-Nspire Graphic Calculator proficiency
Organisation of Notes book and Workbook
Consistent revision
Application and Problem-Solving Tasks
Topic Tests
Edrolo Online Study/Support Program
Online Textbook study resources
VCE School-Assessed Coursework
November VCAA Examinations 1 and 2

6. Summary of Assessments
Graded Assessment
Title of Assessment
Duration
Contribution to
Study Score
(%) 1
School-Assessed Coursework
Unit 3: Extended Application Task
Modelling Task
Unit 4: Modelling Tasks
4 sessions
2 sessions
2 + 2 sessions 34 2
November VCAA Examination 1
Multiple Choice
Notes and Technology allowed
VCAA Formula Sheet provided
90 minutes 33 3
November VCAA Examination 2
Extended Response

7. Extra activities
Further Maths students are encouraged to regularly seek help and support from their teacher in order to build understanding and confidence.
Weekly support is available every Monday after school at Maths Aid in Room MA4, 3.30 – 4.30pm, where Maths Learning Area staff are on hand to assist students as they work through their Maths coursework/homework.
(A late bus in to Bairnsdale is available.)

8. More information
For more information about VCE Further Mathematics Units 3 and 4, you are invited to speak to the following staff: Mr Ben Zhang Mrs Jenny White Phone Nagle College (03)