Mathematics Specialist B

SACE Code	1MAM10 B
Level	Stage 1
Learning Area	Mathematics
Duration	Semester
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisite	Specialist A knowledge assumed
Additional Costs	Graphics Calculator

Who is this course for?

Students who are interested in contributing to and influencing society using mathematical approaches to the ever-changing challenges of today's world.

It leads to Stage 2 Mathematical Methods and Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics. A high level of understanding of Year 10 Mathematics and Mathematics Specialist A or equivalent is assumed knowledge.

Students who complete this course with a C grade or better gain the compulsory 10 point Numeracy component of the SACE.

What will I learn?

You will study topics that support your:

• capacity to problem solve and apply your mathematical knowledge
• ability on how to approach new challenges by investigation, modelling and reasoning
• communication skills to describe the relationships observed in situations requiring mathematical reasoning

Topics are:

• Further Trigonometry
• Matrices
• Real and Complex Numbers

How will I be assessed?

You will demonstrate evidence of your learning assessed as Stage 1 through four assessments.

• at least two Skills and Applications Tasks (SATS)
• at least one Mathematical investigation

Pre-requisite

Specialist A knowledge assumed

Cost

It is recommended that students have their own Graphics Calculator Casio fx-9860G AU plus or the latest fx-CG 50.

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Last updated: 02 July 2021