Introduction and overview

• Further Maths is not an easy subject. It requires a different style of thinking to Maths
Methods.
• If you do not put the work in during Hello
2014, during the year and during term and semester breaks, you will find this a difficult course.
• Students who work consistently throughout the year, ask for help and are organised generally cope well with the workload.

• For scaling information, refer to the scaling reports available on the VCAA website.
• For Further Maths breakdown of grades, refer to the
VCAA website.

• Univariate data (Hello 2014) – Chapters 1-3
• Bivariate data – Chapter 4
• Regression analysis – Chapter 5
• Transformations – Chapter 6
• Time series – Chapter 7
• These topics will be covered throughout the Hello
Program and Term 1 (with revision time at the end of term).

Three of the following will be selected:
• Module 1 - Number Patterns and Applications (Ch 9-11)
• Module 2 - Geometry and Trigonometry (Ch 12-15)
• Module 3 - Graphs and Relations (Ch 16-19)
• Module 4 - Business Mathematics (Ch 20-22)
• Module 5 - Networks and Decision Mathematics (Ch 23-25)
• Module 6 - Matrices and Applications (Ch 26-28)

The currently scheduled time slots for SACs are shown below:
• Core SAC 1 – Term 2 Weeks 1-2
• Module SAC 2 – Term 2 Week 7
• Module SAC 3 – Term 3 Week 2
• Module SAC 4 – Term 3 Week 5
*SAC dates are finalised in 2014. These are approximations at this stage.

Exam 1
• 15 mins reading time
• 90 mins writing time
• Multiple choice questions
• Examines both core (13 marks) and optional
modules (9 marks each)
• Formula sheet provided
• 1 Bound reference, 1 CAS calculator and 1 scientific calculator allowed (memory does NOT need to be cleared)

Exam 2
• 15 mins reading time
• 90 mins writing time
• Short answer questions
• Examines both core (15 marks) and optional
modules (15 marks each)
• Formula sheet provided
• 1 Bound reference, 1 CAS calculator and 1 scientific calculator allowed (memory does NOT need to be cleared)

• Essential Further Mathematics 4 th edition enhanced
– TIN/CP version (Jones)
• Your textbook should be the TI-Nspire CAS and
Casio Classpad version and have the Student digital resource available.

• TI-Nspire CAS will be regularly used in class for demonstrations
• They are compulsory and you must download the latest operating system so that all calculators are compatible

• You may bring one bound reference into each exam
• You may bring an annotated textbook but it is expected that each of you create your own individual bound reference throughout the year
• You may glue, staple or use tape to attach extra notes into your bound book but fold-outs are not allowed and will be removed. If you have any questions, ASK
• You may not use your textbook as bound reference for the internal SACs

• SACs (Unit 3): 20% of final study score
• SACs (Unit 4): 14% of final study score
• Exam 1: 33% of final study score
• Exam 2: 33% of final study score