1. 2018 Subject Selection – Specialist Mathematics Unit 1-2

2. Course Description
Specialist Mathematics Units 1 and 2 comprise a combination of prescribed and selected non-calculus based topics and provide courses of study for students interested in advanced study of mathematics, with a focus on mathematical structure and reasoning. They incorporate topics that, in conjunction with Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2, provide preparation for Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4 and cover assumed knowledge and skills for those units.

3. Why Study this? Work Tasks Assessment tasks
Work tasks include textbook exercises, assignments, handouts and technology (CAS calculator) practices.
Outcome tests
Assignment
Outcome application tasks
Semester 1&2 exams

4. Subject pathway and Expectations
It can provide the background for science, engineering or high level business courses – or simply for those who enjoy the study of mathematics
It leads to VCE Specialist Mathematics Units 3&4 in Year 12
Students could also select VCE Further Mathematics Units 3&4 in Year 12 and/or Mathematical Methods Units 3&4

5. Subject pathway Further Mathematics Unit 3&4 Specialist Mathematics
Mathematical Methods Unit 3&4

6. Materials
Textbook
CAS calculator

7. Jenny White (for Year 12 Specialist Mathematics Units 3&4)
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Staff contacts
Benjamin Zhang
Jenny White (for Year 12 Specialist Mathematics Units 3&4)
Helen Lightfoot for careers advice and the mathematics required for further study or training