Year 12 Mathematics (Advanced)
12MATA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs V. Tupou.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents must have 15 Level 1 Credits from Achievement Standards, including at least an Achieved for AS 1.4 External assessment (AS91947). If prerequisites are not met, entry may be granted at the discretion of the HOD.
This course is a must for students intending to study Level 3 Calculus. Students will need to be solid mathematicians and be expected to display the highest degree of self-management. Students who aspire to be engineers or mathematicians or study courses requiring a high degree of mathematics should enrol in this course.
The course is divided into 5 achievement standards (3 internal and 2 external) covering aspects of mathematics such as algebra, non-linear graphs, and calculus. Candidates can gain up to 18 credits (9 internal, 9 external) from Achievement standards in this course and would be expected to achieve the Merit/Excellence level.
Course Overview
Term 1
AS91259 (2.4) : Trigonometry (3 credits Internal)
AS91261 (2.6) - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems (4 credits External)
Term 2
AS 91256(2.1) – Co-ordinate Geometry (2 credits Internal)
AS91257(2.2) – Graphical methods (4 credits Internal)
Term 3
AS91261 (2.6) - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems (4 credits)
AS91262 (2.7) - Apply calculus methods in solving problems (5 credits)
Term 4
REVISION
AS91261 (2.6) - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
AS91262 (2.7) - Apply calculus methods in solving problems
Pathway
Year 13 Maths with Calculus, Year 13 Maths with Statistics
This course can lead students to tertiary education in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Structural Design, Economics, Architecture or any career that has a major Mathematical component.