MATHEMATICS ADVANCED
Board Developed Course (ATAR) - 2 Units
This course is designed to provide a sufficient basis for university courses involving Calculus. It is best suited to those interested in future pathways which involve mathematics and its applications in a range of disciplines at the tertiary level.
Students are expected to be confident in their manipulation of a variety of algebraic expressions and processes, and competent in communicating their mathematical understanding using appropriate mathematical notations and reasoning.
PREFERRED PRE-REQUISITES
Mathematics Advanced is constructed on the assumption students have achieved outcomes from the core and paths. Students are expected to be both fluent and confident in their manipulation of a variety of algebraic expressions and processes. It is recommended for students who gained a RoSA grade of B8 or better.
It is highly recommended students complete the Advanced Mathematics College Curriculum Proficiency Assessment to be considered for this course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Year 11 Topics
• Functions: Working with Functions and Graph Transformations
• Trigonometric Functions: Trigonometry and Angle Measure, Trigonometric Identities and Equations.
• Calculus: Introduction to Differentiation
• Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
• Statistical Analysis: Probability and Data
Year 12 Topics
• Functions: Further graph transformations and modelling
• Calculus: Differential Calculus, Integral Calculus & Applications of Calculus
• Sequences and Series: Sequences and Series
• Financial Mathematics: Financial Mathematics
• Statistical Analysis: Random Variables
HSC EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Examination Paper (3 Hours)
Multiple Choice 10%
Short and Extended Response 90%
Further information is available on the NESA website.