Code: MAA111 or MAA123
Title: Mathematics A
Coordinator: Mr Michael Craven

Mathematics A aims to provide the opportunity for students to participate more fully in life-long learning. It involves the study of Financial Mathematics, Applied Geometry, Statistics, and Operations Research. These are used to develop:

• knowledge and skills of computation, estimation and measurement
• a capacity to interpret and analyse information presented in a variety of forms
• the ability to make judgments based on evidence and reasoning
• a capacity to justify and communicate results in a variety of forms

Topics

• Managing money
• Elements of applied geometry
• Linking 2 and 3 dimensions
• Data collection and presentation
• Operations research – networks and queuing
• Exploring and understanding data
• Maps and compasses – navigation

Year 11 - Semester 1

• Mid Semester Test
• Assignment & Follow up task
• End Semester Test

Year 11 - Semester 2

• Mid Semester Test
• Alternative Task
• End Semester Test

Year 12 - Semester 1

• Mid Semester Test
• Assignment & Follow up task
• End Semester Test

Year 12 - Semester 2

• Mid Semester Test
• Alternative Task
• End Semester Test

At completion students should be able to

• recognise when problems in their everyday life are suitable for mathematical analysis and solution, and be able to attempt such analysis or solution with confidence
• be aware of the uncertain nature of their world and be able to use mathematics to assist in making informed decisions in real-life situations
• manage their financial affairs in an informed way
• visualise and represent spatial relationships in both two and three dimensions
• have positive attitudes to the learning and practice of mathematics
• comprehend mathematical information which is presented in a variety of forms
• justify mathematical results and/or procedures
• communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms
• benefit from the availability of a wide range of technologies

Integrated technology

Use of computers

Assignment guidelines

Please refer to the Assignment Guidelines on how to set out bibliographies and references.