Specialist maths

orientation2015

Mrs ZhuangMs DicksonMs Tran

Materials• TEXTBOOK: SPECIALIST MATHEMATICS

UNITS 1 AND 2 (CAMBRIDGE), MICHAEL EVANS ETC

• 2 exercise books (notes and workbook)• Casio Classpad Calculator (FX-CP400)• Stationary including (pens, pencils, ruler

etc…)

Satisfactory Completion

To satisfy the outcomes of this course and pass General Maths Specialist, you must complete the following Outcomes (S/N result):

Outcome 1 - Skills

 

Define and explain key concepts, in relation to the topics from the selected areas of study, and apply a range of related mathematical routines and procedures.

This outcome comprises exercises from textbook, assignments, worksheets and tests. At least 80% of bookwork must be completed; at least 40 % score on tests.

Satisfactory Completion

To satisfy the outcomes of this course and pass General Maths Specialist, you must complete the following Outcomes (S/N result):

Outcome 2 – Applications

 

Apply mathematical procedures in non-routine contexts, analyse and discuss these applications of mathematics in at least three of the areas of study.

Application / investigation tasks will be used as the major assessment in this outcome.

Satisfactory Completion

To satisfy the outcomes of this course and pass General Maths Specialist, you must complete the following Outcomes (S/N result):

Outcome 3 - Use of Technology

 

Use technology to produce results and carry out analysis in situations requiring problem-solving / modelling / investigative techniques in all the areas of study, i.e. use of CAS calculator.

Technology active tests and exams are used as the major assessment in this outcome.

How to get an S• Attend at least 90% of lessons• Complete at least 80% set tasks• Achieve a “Satisfactory” for each of the

three outcomes to get an “S” for the unit

AssessmentLetter grading of UG to A on the following:

 • Bookwork (80% completion of checklist

questions)• Topic tests (technology active and free, minimum

40% of total marks)• Analysis - Analysis / investigation tasks (minimum

40% of total marks)• Examination

There are two examinations for each Unit. The Technology Free Exam consists of short answer questions and the Technology Active Exam consists of multiple choice and short answer / analysis questions.

Work Strategies• The outcome list for each chapter – the

MINIMUM number expected.• Asking for help

– from teachers– from peers

• Attending Mathematics Homework club on Thursdays

• Revise MM work as Unit 1&2 MM is assumed knowledge

Absences• 90% attendance is required in order to

pass Units 1 & 2

• ABSENCE FROM AN ASSESSMENT TASK• You must deliver a medical certificate to

senior school, collect a slip and show it to your class teacher.

• No medical certificate = no grade

Unit 1 Course OutlineArea of study Topic Textbook reference Time line

Algebra and structure

Linear relations and equations

Holiday Homework (1A , 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F)1B, 1G, 1HAlgebra I5D, 5EAlgebra II

2 weeks (term 1)Test

Geometry, measurement and trigonometry

Geometry in the plane and proof

Chapter 9 Geometry in the plane and proofChapter 10 Circle geometry

3 weeks (term 1)Test

Arithmetic and Number

Number systems and recursion

Chapter 2 Number systems and setsChapter 16 Complex Numbers 

3 weeks (term 1)1 week (term 2)Test

Geometry, measurement and trigonometry

Applications of trigonometry

Chapter 13 Trigonometry, ratios and applicationsChapter 14 C, D, EFurther Trigonometry

3 weeks (term 2)TestAssignment (modelling task)

    Revision and Exam 2 weeks

Unit 2 Course OutlineArea of study Topic Textbook reference Time line

Arithmetic and Number

Number systems and recursion

Chapter 4 Sequences and series

2 weeks (term 2)Test

Statistics Simulation, sampling and sampling distributions

Chapter 12 Sampling and sampling distributions

3 weeks (term 3)Test

Graphs of linear and non-linear relations

Graphs of non-linear relations

Chapter 15 (C, D, E, F, G, A)Graphing techniques

3 weeks (term 3)Test

Geometry, measurement and trigonometry

Vectors in the plane

Chapter 20Vectors

2 weeks (term 3)TestAssignment (Application task)

Graphs of linear and non-linear relations

Kinematics Chapter 22Kinematics

3 weeks (term 4)Test

    Calculus revision (if time)      Revision and Exam 2 weeks