Introduction to
Maths Methods 1 &2
November, 2015
Areas of study
 Functions and graphs
 Algebra
 Calculus
 Probability and Statistics
3 Outcomes
On completion of the two units the student should be able to:
• Outcome 1
define and explain key concepts as specified in the content from the areas of study, and apply a
range of related mathematical routines and procedures.
• Outcome 2
apply mathematical processes in non-routine contexts, including situations requiring problemsolving, modelling or investigative techniques or approaches, and analyse and discuss these
applications of mathematics.
• Outcome 3
use numerical, graphical, symbolic and statistical functionalities of technology to develop
mathematical ideas, produce results and carry out analysis in situations requiring problemsolving, modelling or investigative techniques or approaches.
Timeline
Sem 1
Unit 1
No. of
weeks
Sem 2
Unit 2
No. of
weeks
Ch 1 & 2
Linear functions
2
Ch 14
Circular Functions
3
Ch 3
Quadratics
3
Ch 16
Rates of change
2
Ch 4
Gallery of graphs
2
5
Ch 5
Functions & relations
2
Ch 6
Polynomials
2
Differentiation
Ch 17, 18 & 20
&
Antidifferentiation
Ch 7
Transformations Matrices
3
Ch 9
Probability
2
Ch 13
Exponentials & Logarithms
3
Ch 10
Counting Methods
1
Review for Unit 1 Exams
1
Review for Unit 2 Exams
1
Outcome tasks
 Chapter exercises
 You need to complete at least 80% of outcome
tasks of each topic
A list of exercises for each topic will be provided.
Outcome Tests
There are 10 outcome tests plus analysis tasks
 Each test may include TWO sections

 Tech Active and/or Tech Free

Up to 60 minutes
 After school or in class
 Analysis tasks may be up to 45 minutes to be done in
class.
Units 1 & 2 Exams
• Exam 1 – TECH FREE (15 + 60 min)
• Exam 2 – TECH ACTIVE (15 + 90 min)
Want an “S” not an “N”?
You need to:
• complete at least 80% of outcome tasks.
• pass at least 40% of each outcome test and analysis task.
• have at least 90% attendance.
Absent from a lesson?
• Be responsible for your own learning.
• Catch up with the lesson yourself
• Chase up your teacher or any member of the MM1&2
teaching team for assistance.
Miss an outcome test or analysis task?
Bring
• A medical certificate.
Or
• A relevant certificate.
Do the test at an arranged time.
Failure to satisfy
the outcome requirements above
• A form of “ Non-completion of outcome” will be sent home.
• Resit the tests.
May cause you to drop
0ut of the subject!
Essential Resources
• A textbook: Cambridge Maths Methods 1 &2 (2015 AC/VCE edition – Evans)
• A CAS calculator
• Workbooks to be used in and after class
Useful resources
• Additional resources:
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Revision chapters
Other textbooks
Cambridge VCE Check points
VCE Study Notes
past outcome tests
• Useful websites:
Moodle
Compass
Outcome test notifications
• A notification will be issued at the beginning of the topic.
Outcome test 1 notification
2016 Outcome Test 1_Linear functions NOTIFICATION.docx
An important message
Chapters 1& 2 PDFs and answers are now on Moodle/Headsart/
Year10 - Year11 headstart
The Link