Further Mathematics

Further Mathematics

Students will cover a thorough study and revision of all Unit 3 and 4 Areas of Study including; Data Analysis (core); and Applications (modules) including three of the following: Module 1: Number Patterns; Module 2: Geometry and Trigonometry; Module 3: Graphs and Relations; Module 4: Business-Related Mathematics; Module 5: Networks and Decision Mathematics; or Module 6: Matrices.

Program Structure:

Our Further Mathematics 11 Week Intensive Target Classes are structured into two distinct parts:

Part 1 - Week 1: Held over two days (6 hours in total)

The Advanced Blueprint to VCE Success seminar; designed to develop the skills and strategies necessary for students to become more efficient learners and more focused on achieving their goals.


Part 2 -
Weeks 2 to 11: 2 hours per week for 10 weeks (20 hours)

Students will be given a progressive and detailed revision of the subject content.  The examinable topics will be addressed systematically and students will complete examination style questions weekly.  A week by week description for the Further Mathematics Intensive Target Classes is shown below:

Week 2 Area of Study 1 Data Analysis (Core Material): Univariate Data.
Week 3 Area of Study 1 Data Analysis (Core Material): Bivariate Data and Time Series.
Week 4 Area of Study 2 Applications (Module Material): Students' chosen module.
  Module 1 Number Patterns: Arithmetic and Geometric Sequences
OR Module 2 Geometry and Trigonometry: Geometry
Week 5 Area of Study 2 Applications (Module Material): Students' chosen module.
  Module 1 Number Patterns: Geometric Sequences and Difference Equations
OR Module 2 Geometry and Trigonometry: Trigonometry
Week 6 Area of Study 2 Applications (Module Material): Students' chosen module.
  Module 3 Graphs and Relations: Linear Equations and Non-linear Relations & Graphs
OR Module 4 Business-Related Mathematics: Simple Interest and Growth
Week 7 Area of Study 2 Applications (Module Material): Students' chosen module.
  Module 3 Graphs and Relations: Linear Inequations
OR Module 4 Business-related Mathematics: Decay and Annuities
Week 8 Area of Study 2 Applications (Module Material): Students' chosen module.
  Module 5 Networks and Decision Mathematics: Undirected Graphs
OR Module 6 Matrices: Matrices and Applications
Week 9 Area of Study 2 Applications (Module Material): Students' chosen module.
  Module 5 Networks and Decision Mathematics: Directed Graphs
OR Module 6 Matrices and Applications
Week 10 Area of Study 1 Data Analysis (Core Material): Extra Questions Set.
Week 11 Area of Study 2 Applications (Module Material): Extra Questions Set.


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At the completion of week 11 of the program (and in addition to the weekly notes) students will receive one bound reference text, suitable for examinations 1 and 2 (which they may annotate).

Presenter Details:

Ms. Barbara Williams

BSc. (Maths), Dip. Ed.; Experienced VCE Teacher & Presenter – Senior Teacher at Taylors College.


Mr. Justin Staunton

BA. (Maths), BEd. (Maths); Experienced VCE Teacher & VCE Assessor – Campus Coordinator at Mercy Regional College.

Ms. Miroslava Mima Pomasan

Graduate Mathematician (Equivalent to Honours Degree), Dip. Teaching.; Experienced VCE Teacher & Presenter – Senior Teacher at Melbourne Grammar School.

Mr. Arthur Traitsis

BSc. (Maths), Dip. Ed.; Experienced VCE Teacher & VCE Assessor – Senior Teacher at Gladstone Park Secondary College.

Mr. David Waddell

BSc. (Chemistry & Maths), BEd.; Experienced VCE Teacher & Presenter – Senior Teacher at Caroline Springs College.


Venue Details:


RMIT University, City Campus.  Specific building and room details will be provided upon enrolment.

 

Total Length of Program:


26 hours.  Week 1 is held over two days (6 hours) and Weeks 2-11 are 2 hours each (20 hours). 


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