Mathematical Methods
Year 10 Mathematical Methods (S1)
In Semester 1 of Year 10 Mathematical Methods, students are introduced to Trigonometry and extend their proficiency in the topic of Algebra as they are introduced to new algebraic concepts. Year 10 Mathematical Methods students will be assessed on their learning through Skills and Applications Tasks, including: Tests and Mathematical Investigations.
Subject Type: Compulsory
Length: One semester
Prerequisites: B for both Semesters of Year 9 Mathematics
Contact Person: imogen.palmer@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/mathematics
Topic Overview
Semester 1
- Linear Equations and Inequalities
- Quadratic Equations
- Algebraic Expansion and Factorisation
- Trigonometry
Assessment Overview
Skills and Application Task (100%)
- Linear Inequalities Test
- Trigonometry Investigation
- Algebraic Expansion and Factorisation Test
- Quadratic Equations Test
Year 10 Mathematical Methods (S2)
In Semester 2 of Year 10 Mathematical Methods, students investigate Statistics in real-life contexts and continue the exploration of quadratic equations through functions. They will also be introduced to the new concept of Simultaneous Equations. Year 10 Mathematical Methods students will be assessed on their learning through Skills and Applications Tasks, including: Tests and Mathematical Investigations.
Subject Type: Compulsory
Length: One semester
Prerequisites: B for 2 Semesters 9 Mathematics
Contact Person: imogen.palmer@stcolumba.sa.edu.au
Further Reading: https://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/f-10-curriculum/mathematics
Topic Overview
Semester 2
- Statistics
- Simultaneous Equations
- Quadratic Functions
Assessment Overview
Skills and Application Task (100%)
- Box and Whisker Plots Investigation
- Bivariate Statistics Test
- Simultaneous Equations Test
- Quadratic Functions Test