Stage 1

Pure Mathematics: Pre-Specialist

Assumed Knowledge

Nil.

Prerequisites

Pre Specialist: Completion of Year 10 Pre Pure Mathematics with a level 6 or better including a level 7 in the Knowing and Understanding criteria.

Focus Capabilities

Communication, Learning, Personal Development.

Related Subject

Subject Description

At Stage 1 students broaden their mathematical experience and increase their mathematical flexibility and versatility by developing mathematical arguments, proof, and problem solving in a variety of contexts.

Pre Specialist (30 credits)
Pre Specialist Mathemataics consists of 3 semesters of mathematics (Pure 1, 2 and 3) and students proceed onto two year 12 subjects – Stage 2 Specialist Mathematics AND Mathematical Methods (provided required pre requisite grades achieved).

Note: Entry into Stage 2 Specialist Maths requires a B in all pre specialist courses. Students not achieving at a B grade in Semester 1 of Pre Specialist Maths will be advised to switch to Pre Methods to better prepare them for the Stage 2 Mathematical Methods course.

Content covered within Pure Mathematics 1, 2, 3, 4

Functions and Graphs
Polynomials
Trigonometry
Counting and Statistics
Growth and Decay
Introduction to Differential Calculus
Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences and Series
Geometry
Vectors in the Plane
Further Trigonometry
Matrices
Real and Complex Numbers.

Course Fees

Nil.

Additional Costs

Students are required to purchase the following: Graphics Calculator (Approximate cost $240.00) preferably a Casio fx-CG50AU, Casio fx-CG20 AU, or a Casio fx9860G AU PLUS.

Assessment Type 1:

Skills & Application Tasks

Assessment Type 2:

Mathematical Investigations

Assessment Type 3:

N/A

Assessment Type 4:

N/A