Code: MAB111 or MAB123
Title: Mathematics B
Coordinator: Mr Michael Craven

Mathematics B aims to provide the opportunity for students to participate more fully in life-long learning. It provides the opportunity for student development of:

• knowledge, procedures and skills in mathematics
• mathematical modelling and problem-solving strategies
• the capacity to justify and communicate in a variety of forms

Topics

• Introduction to functions
• Rates of change
• Periodic functions & applications
• Exponential & logarithmic functions & applications
• Optimisation using derivatives
• Introduction to integration
• Applied statistical analysis

Current Assessment

Year 11 - Semester 1

• Mid Semester Test
• Assignment
• End Semester Test

Year 11 - Semester 2

• Mid Semester Test
• Alternative Task
• End Semester Test

Year 12 - Semester 1

• Mid Semester Test
• Assignment
• End Semester Test

Year 12 - Semester 2

• Mid Semester Test
• Alternative Task
• End Semester Test

At completion students should be able to

• have significantly broadened their mathematical knowledge and skills
• recognise when problems 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 life-related situations
• have experienced diverse applications of mathematics
• have positive attitudes to the learning and practice of mathematics
• comprehend mathematical information which is presented in a variety of forms
• communicate mathematical information in a variety of forms
• use justification in and with mathematics
• benefit from the availability of a wide range of technologies
• choose and use mathematical instruments appropriately
• recognise functional relationships and applications

Integrated technology

Graphics calculators and computers

Assignment guidelines

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