Scotch College

MATHEMATICS Year 10 — 2012

Rationale

Mathematics touches on many and varied aspects of our lives.  It has applications in many activities and provides a universal way of solving problems in areas such as science and engineering, business and finance, technology, arts
and crafts and many everyday activities.  Competence in mathematics may enhance both our understanding of the world and the quality of our participation in society. 

At Year 10 there are four levels of study in mathematics: 

1. Foundation:  Allows students who have previously found the subject difficult to focus on
   topics that are applicable in everyday life. Students taking this course may still aim to study Further Mathematics (but not Mathematical Methods) in Year 12.
2. Analysis:  This is the standard Year 10 Scotch College Mathematics course.
3. Advanced Analysis:  Provides additional course content for more able students.
4. Enhancement:  This course caters for a small number of invited students.  It covers both Year 10 Mathematics and Mathematical Methods (CAS) Units 1 and 2.

Student Outcomes

• knowledge of facts and technical skills
• depth of conceptual understanding
• ability to communicate using clear and precise mathematical language
• ability to tackle non-routine problems systematically
• ability to conduct investigations using mathematics
• logical reasoning and a conception of nature of proof
• practical ability in measuring and estimating
• sensible use of calculators and computers

Course Content

• Semester 1:
• Algebra
• Surface Area and Volume
• Surds
• Trigonometry
• Linear Relations
• Probability

• Semester 2:

• Quadratic Relations
• Calculator Programming
• Indices
• Circle Geometry
• Congruence and Similarity
• Simultaneous Equations

Assessment (Analysis & Advanced Analysis)

Examinations

Problem Solving

Class Tests

Assessment (Foundation Mathematics)	Assessment (Enhancement Mathematics)
Examination	Examination
Work Skills	Work Skills
Problem Solving	Projects