OVERVIEW
Specialist Mathematics is designed to provide a course of study for students who wish to undertake an in-depth study of mathematics, with an emphasis on concepts, skills and processes related to mathematical structure, modeling, problem solving and reasoning. This study has a focus on interest in the discipline of mathematics in its own right and investigation of a broad range of applications, as well as development of a sound background for further studies in mathematics and mathematics related fields.
Each unit deals with specific content and is designed to enable students to achieve a set of outcomes.
Enrolment in Specialist Mathematics Units 1 and 2 assumes a current enrolment in, or previous completion of Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2.
Students attempting Specialist Mathematics are expected to have a very sound background in number, algebra and functions.
Some additional preparatory work will be advisable for any student who is undertaking Specialist Mathematics Units 1 and 2 without meeting a suitably high standard in Year 10 Mathematics.
CONTENT
AREAS OF STUDY
- Vectors
- Kinematics
- Transformations, trigonometry and matrices
The appropriate use of technology to support and develop the teaching and learning of mathematics is to be incorporated throughout the units. In particular, students are encouraged to use CAS calculators and other technologies both in the learning of new material and the application of this material in a variety of different contexts.