Applied Maths

Length of Course

Full Year

Level

Marian - Year 10

Category

Mathematics

Core or Elective

Core

Pre-requisites

N/A

Subject Description

Applied Mathematics extends students’ mathematical skills in ways that apply to practical problem-solving. The problem-based approach develops the mathematical modelling and key concepts in the topics. These topics cover a diverse range of applications of mathematics, from Financial Mathematics, Algebra, Graphing, Probability and Statistics.

This course reinforces the knowledge and skills already possessed by students and provides students with the knowledge and understanding required to undertake appropriate courses in Stage 1 of General Mathematics.

This Mathematics course has been designed to take advantage of a range of digital tools to explore and deepen students’ mathematical understanding. These include the use of graphics calculators, geometry and algebra software and online resources.

Content
  • Money and financial mathematics
  • Patterns and algebra
  • Linear and non-linear relationships
  • Measurement
  • Geometric reasoning
  • Pythagoras and trigonometry
  • Chance
  • Data representation and interpretation

This course comprehensively covers all concepts in Australian Curriculum for Year 10 Mathematics.

Assessment

Evidence of learning provided in a portfolio which includes:

  • Assessment Type 1: Skills and Application Tasks
  • Assessment Type 2: Mathematical Investigations
Pathways

This course is a pathway to Stage 1 General Maths.

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Marian - Year 10 - Applied Maths