Code: MAC111 OR MAC123
Title: Mathematics C
Coordinator: Mr Michael Craven

Mathematics C aims to provide opportunities for students to participate more fully in life-long learning, to develop their mathematical potential and to build upon and extend their mathematics. It is extremely valuable for students interested in mathematics.

Students studying Mathematics C in addition to Mathematics B gain broader and deeper mathematical experiences that are very important for future studies in areas such as the physical sciences and engineering. They are also significantly advantaged in a wide range of areas such as finance, economics, accounting, information technology and all sciences. Mathematics C 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 groups
• Real & complex nos
• Matrices and applications
• Vectors and applications
• Structures and patterns
• Calculus
• Dynamics
• Advanced periodic & exponential functions

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

• recognise when problems are suitable for mathematical analysis and solution, and be able to attempt such analysis or solution with confidence
• visualise and represent spatial relationships in both two and three dimensions
• 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
• benefit from the availability of a wide range of technologies
• choose and use mathematical instruments appropriately
• recognise functional relationships and dependent applications
• have significantly broadened their mathematical knowledge and skills
• have increased their understanding of mathematics and its structure through the depth and breadth of their study

Integrated technology

Graphics calculators and computers

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