Year 12 Mathematics 1DE
Overview
In this non-tertiary entry course students will use integers, decimals, fractions, percentages, ratios and numbers with powers for practical purposes. They will apply mathematics to make financial decisions and calculate interest and repayments for loans. They will express and solve simple algebraic equations. They will draw graphs to represent real situations, and use them to describe how quantities are related. They will calculate area and perimeters of circles and use the Pythagoras' theorem for calculating the length of the sides of right triangles. They will use trigonometry to calculate measurements in right triangles, and calculate volume and surface area of shapes. They will describe the effects of transforming shapes in design, and will dilate and distorte figures. They will analyse networks. Students will simulate everyday chance events, calculate probabilities and predict using probabilities. Students will collect, display and analyse data and describe trends. They will use mental strategies, written methods, calculators and computer technologies where appropriate.
Topics
- estimation and calculation
- equivalence, equations and inequalities
- finance
- time
- length, area, mass, volume and capacity, angle
- location
- transformations
- collect, organize, represent and interpret data
- functions, graphs and patterns
- finance
- networks
- conduct chance experiments
- quantify and interpret chance
Further elaboration of these topics may be found in program of learning issued to the students at the commencement of the course.
Assessments
Assessment will include projects: 50% | tests: 50%
Reporting
A brief interim report on class work and behaviour will be issued towards the end of Term 1. The achievement for the course will be reported as a College A - E grade as well as a percentage mark for the course and an examination mark for both semester 1 and the year. In addition, the student's approach to class work and behaviour will be reported via the usual key performance indicators.
Student Expectations
Students are expected to:
- bring the required text, calculator and stationery to each lesson
- complete regular homework from a variety of sources including the text, worksheets and mathletics
- be aware of and adhere to assessment dates and project deadlines
- be proactive in seeking help from the teacher when required
