In Year 10 students continue to develop their proficiency in mathematics based on the areas of Number and Algebra, Measurement and Reasoning, and Statistics and Probability. The course is based on the Victorian Curriculum Year 10 and 10A course descriptions.
Classes are grouped into four levels: Math Methods (Units 1&2), Pre-Methods, General and Foundation which recognise varying abilities and pathways. CAS calculators are an integral resource and proficiency in their use is important as it will continue to be used in all VCE courses.
For more information please see Planning your VCE Mathematics.
In 2023, in line with the changes to the VCAA Mathematics Study Design, there have been changes to the names of the courses offered at Year 10.
Math Methods Units 1&2 (Previously Advanced Mathematics)
This course develops strong mathematical thinking and skills suitable for VCE Specialist Mathematics and Mathematical Methods. It is designed to cover content from Unit 1 and 2 Mathematical Methods. Students are selected for this class based on the recommendation of staff.
Topics studied include:
Semester 1: Graphs and Functions, Polynomials, Probability, Circular Functions, Rates of Change
Semester 2: Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, Differential Calculus, Integration, Probability Distributions
Students who successfully meet the outcomes of Units 1 and 2 of the Mathematical Methods course, will be awarded an S for each Unit. These students may complete Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 as an acceleration subject in Year 11.
Pre-Methods (Previously Enhanced Mathematics)
Pre-Methods classes will complete the Year 10 and 10A Australian Curriculum. This course is designed to prepare students to study Units 1 and 2 of Mathematical Methods in Year 11.
Topics studied include:
Semester 1: Linear Equations & Functions, Indices & Surds, Quadratic Algebra
Semester 2: Trigonometry, Statistics, Quadratic & other Graphs, Polynomials
General (Previously Standard Mathematics)
General classes will complete the Year 10 Australian Curriculum materials. This course is designed to prepare students to study Units 1 and 2 of General Mathematics in Year 11.
Topics studied include:
Semester 1: Algebra, Measurement, Statistics, Indices
Semester 2: Linear Graphs, Matrices, Trigonometry, Recurrence Relations
Foundation Mathematics (Units 1 and 2)
A small group of students undertake the VCE Foundation Mathematics Course in Year 10. This course provides for the continuing mathematical development of students who need a basis of mathematical skills to support their other studies. In 2023, it is designed as a terminating course for students who are not likely to undertake any Mathematics Units 3 and 4 studies in Year 12 although students may experience this as a bridging course to VCE General Mathematics (Units 1 and 2) in Year 11. This course has a strong emphasis on using mathematics in practical contexts relating to everyday life, recreation, work and study. The five areas are 'Algebra, number and structure', 'Data analysis, probability and statistics', 'Discrete mathematics' and 'Space and measurement'.
Topics studied include:
Semester 1: Number, Algebra, Statistics
Semester 2: Finance and Money, Measurement
Student participation in this course is decided in negotiation with parents.
Students will demonstrate understanding through a variety of tasks, as each topic is studied. These could include tests, assignments, investigations, projects, worksheets, group scenarios and activities through which they receive feedback, comments and formal grades.
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Math Methods (Units 1&2) ONLY
Textbook yet to be determined for 2023
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Pre-Methods, General Maths
Textbook yet to be determined for 2023
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Foundation ONLY
Textbook yet to be determined for 2023
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