Mathematics

OVERVIEW

Mathematics provides us with many insights into the order of God’s Creation. Physical, biological and economic laws are expressed by explaining that derived functions of quantity behave in a particular way. The study of Mathematics seeks to discover more of God’s wonder by developing an understanding of the predictability of the created world.

Furthermore, since all students will utilise mathematical concepts to differing degrees in their professional and social lives, they should develop a mutual respect for the differing levels of mathematical gifting apparent within the classroom. Group work is undertaken in many problem solving tasks and in project work in order to enhance this appreciation.

ASSESSMENT

UNITS 1 & 2 (All Mathematics Subjects)

Assessment tasks are selected from:

Assignments
Tests
Projects
Short Written Responses
Problem-Solving Tasks
Modelling Tasks
Effective and Appropriate use of technology

Units 3 & 4

In 2021, Students will be assessed as follows:

Further Mathematics

Unit 3 school-assessed coursework: 20%
Unit 4 school-assessed coursework: 14%
Units 3 and 4 examination 1: 33% (duration 90 minutes) – Multiple Choice
Units 3 and 4 examination 2: 33% (duration 90 minutes) – Written Response

Both examinations are technology-enabled examinations.

Mathematical Methods

Unit 3 school-assessed coursework: 17%
Unit 4 school-assessed coursework: 17%
Units 3 and 4 examination 1: 22% (duration 60 minutes)
Units 3 and 4 examination 2: 44% (duration 120 minutes)

Examination 1 for Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 is a technology-free examination. Examination 2 is a technology-enabled examination

Specialist Mathematics

Unit 3 school-assessed coursework: 17%
Unit 4 school-assessed coursework: 17%
Units 3 and 4 examination 1: 22% (duration 60 minutes)
Units 3 and 4 examination 2: 44% (duration 120 minutes)

Examination 1 for Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4 is a technology-free examination. Examination 2 is a technology-enabled examination

Please note the following:

Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4 must be studied in conjunction with Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4, not in isolation. It will offer certain students the maximum possible depth of mathematics tuition for entry into some tertiary courses however should not be seen as a necessary pre-requisite unless advised. Entry to this course is upon advisement of successful completion of Specialist Mathematics Units 1 and 2.
Specialist Mathematics Units 1 and 2 must be studied in conjunction with Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2.
Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 cannot be undertaken without Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2 having been successfully completed.
Students who only take Units 1 and 2 of General Mathematics may be eligible for some tertiary courses which require two units of mathematics (eg. Physical Education). Students who subsequently progress to Units 3 and 4 of Further Mathematics will have a broader range of tertiary course options.