RSC Senior School Information Booklet 2022

Specialist Mathematics CAS
2022 Senior School Course Information
Co-requisite: Mathematical Methods. That is, any student completing Specialist Mathematics at either level must
complete Mathematical Methods at the same level.
All students in Specialist Maths are expected to purchase (or have) an approved CAS calculator.
Specialist Mathematics is designed to complement intended studies in Science, Engineering Mathematics and Computer
Science.
Unit 1 and 2
This unit involves rigorous mathematical application and requires sound mathematical skills as well as the ability and
willingness to acquire new algebraic and trigonometric skills to prepare for Specialist Maths Units 3 and 4. Material
studied will be drawn from the following areas of study: Arithmetic and number, Geometry, measurement and
trigonometry, Graphs of linear and non-linear relations, Algebra and structure, Transformations and matrices,
discrete mathematics, Statistics. Students will continue to use and apply skills and knowledge from Year 10 as well as
Mathematical Methods.
Unit 3 and 4
Students will undertake studies and analysis tasks from the following areas of study: Functions and graphs, Algebra,
Calculus, Vectors, Mechanics and Statistics.
Assessment Tasks
• Assignments
• Tests
• Modelling tasks
• Problem solving tasks
• Mathematical investigations
• Exams
For additional information, please visit the link below to access the Study Design
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/vce/mathematics/MathematicsSD-2016.pdf
Key Skills Developed
• Fractions and graphs
• Algebra
• Calculus
• Vectors
• Mechanics
• Probability and statistics
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