Mathematical Methods

Subject Name	Mathematical Methods
Year Level	12
Subject Length	Full Year
Subject Type	Optional
Prerequisite Subjects	Successful completion of Year 11 Mathematics A and B is recommended
Staff Contact	Amanda Clark amanda.clark581@schools.sa.edu.au
Content Students develop knowledge, skills and understandings of mathematical techniques and analyse, interpret and communicate mathematical information. Topics may include: Further Differentiation and Applications Integral Calculus Logarithmic Functions Discrete Random Variables Continuous Random Variables and the Normal Distribution Sampling and Confidence Intervals
Assessment Investigation Folio 20% Logistic Functions Investigation - 15 pages maximum Skills and Applications Tasks 50% Six tests - one for each topic One Skills and Applications Task or equivalent must be undertaken without the use of either a calculator or notes Examination 30% Students undertake a 130-minute examination The examination is based on the key questions and key concepts in the six topics
Additional Information Students will require an approved SACE Graphics Calculator (recommended TI-84 Plus CE)

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