Glendowie College
11 Mathematics Numeracy
11MNU
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge:
Ms M. Sirimanne, Mr J. Eley.
Students will be assigned a Year 11 Mathematics course based on their experience and achievement in Years 9 and 10.
Those students who are working towards gaining Numeracy will be placed in an 11MNU class, those students who have gained Numeracy in Year 10 will be in an 11MAT class.
The two courses are outlined below:
11MNU (Mathematics with Numeracy) | 11MAT (Mathematics) |
Probability - Designing a simulation for a given situation by
- Identifying tools to be used.
- Defining a trial and deciding the number of trials.
- Determining data recording methods.
- Carrying out the simulation and recording outcomes.
- Selecting and using appropriate displays and measures.
- Communicating findings in a conclusion.
Assessed through A.S. 91268 - 2 Credits | Number and Measurement - Financial numeracy.
- Ratio and proportion, fractions, decimals and percentages, rounding, standard form.
- Area and volume of prisms, pyramids, cones and spheres.
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Statistics - Questionnaires - Clarifying the specific information needs of the survey and the groups who will use the data.
- Posing survey questions, considering sources of variation by
- Determining relevant variables.
- Determining appropriate measures for each variable.
- Using an appropriate range of question types.
- Checking the survey questions by
- Carrying out a desk review.
- Conducting a pilot survey(s) including collecting and recording data.
- Refining the questionnaire based on the results of the pilot survey.
- Documenting the design process including the draft and final questionnaire.
A.S. 91263 - 3 credits | Tables, Equations and Graphs - Linear, quadratic and exponential patterns and graphs.
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Numeracy preparation, learners learn to: - Formulate mathematical and/or statistical approaches to solving problems in a range of meaningful situations.
- Use mathematics and statistics to meet the numeracy demands of a range of meaningful situations.
- Explain the reasonableness of mathematical and statistical responses to situations.
10 credits | Geometry - Pythagoras’ theorem.
- Trigonometric relationships in right-angled triangles.
- Similar triangles and angle properties of parallel lines, polygons and circles.
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Co-ordinate Geometry - Distance between points.
- Midpoints.
- The gradient of a line.
- The equation of a line.
- Parallel, perpendicular and intersecting lines.
A.S. 91256 - 2 Credits | Algebra - Simplifying, expanding and factorising expressions.
- Solving linear, quadratic and exponential equations and inequations.
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Experiments - Posing an investigative question about a given experimental situation.
- Planning the experiment by
- Determining appropriate variables and measures.
- Determining data collection and recording methods.
- Conducting the experiment and collecting data.
- Selecting appropriate displays and measures.
- Discussing displays and measures.
- Communicating findings in a conclusion.
A.S. 91265 - 3 Credits | Statistics and Probability - Multivariate (Box and Whisker).
- Bivariate (Scatter graphs).
- Probability concepts, tree diagrams and two-way tables.
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Networks - Shortest path.
- Traversability .
- Minimum spanning tree.
A.S. 91260 - 2 Credits |
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Students will be expected to
- Demonstrate mathematical skills, concepts and understanding in the number and algebra, geometry and measurement, and statistics curriculum strands.
- Apply these skills, concepts and understandings to familiar and unfamiliar problems arising in real and simulated situations.
- Demonstrate the ability to select and use appropriate mathematical techniques in problem solving.
- Demonstrate the ability to reason logically and systematically.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate mathematical ideas.
Faculties:
Mathematics, Mathematics (Compulsory)
Assessment Policy & Procedures
Assessment Information
12MAT/MNU (Mathematics/Mathematics with Numeracy) – Achievement in most topics covered in 11MAT and/or teacher recommendation.