Year 10 Course Handbook - Diamond Valley College

Mathematics-Key Learning AreaAdvanced MathematicsThe Advanced Mathematics elective isaimed at students who have a keen interestin Mathematics and those who may beintending to study Maths Methods (CAS)and Specialist Maths in Years 11 and 12.This elective would be taken in conjunctionwith Compulsory Mathematics at the Year10 Level.This unit offers students the opportunity toexplore new and challenging areas ofmathematics and to complete extensionwork on core material.Students will be encouraged to develop theirmathematical reasoning by explaining theirthinking and justifying strategies used andconclusions reached, and where appropriate,will make use of CAS technology to assistin solving the mathematical problems.Topics will include: Transformation and Circle Geometry Permutations and Combinations Exponential Functions Advanced Algebra Sequences and SeriesAssessmentTo meet the course requirements for the unit, students need to complete a combination ofskill development activities, investigation work, topic tests, homework tasks and todemonstrate an adequate understanding of all topics.Contact Teacher-Glenys Kidd2012 Diamond Valley College Year 10 Course Handbook 25