Year 12 Mathematics 3CD Specialist
Overview
The first focus for this course is the abstract development of a range of sophisticated relationships. Spatial contexts are extended from two dimensions to three dimensions. This course will develop abstraction as an increasingly powerful way of expressing and analysing change and introduce exhaustion and contradiction as methods of proof to be explored.
The second focus for this course is on the use of differential and integral calculus to understand a range of phenomena. By increasing familiarity with transformation and the use of matrices, students will extend their theoretical understanding of growth and decay models. Mathematical induction is introduced to complete the suite of proof processes developed in mathematical reasoning to a satisfactory, pre-tertiary level.
Topics
- vectors
- trigonometry
- exponentials and logarithms
- polar coordinates
- complex numbers
- matrices
- functions
- mathematical reasoning
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 investigations which require application of acquired knowledge to new situations and problem solving ability: 12% | tests: 45% | examinations 37%.
Reporting
A brief interim report on class work and behaviour will be issued towards the end of Term 1. The achievement for each unit will be reported as a College A - E grade as well as a percentage mark for the unit and an examination mark. 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 MathsOnline
- be aware of assessment dates and have prepared thoroughly for each assessment
- be proactive in seeking help from the teacher when required
