https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vce/vce-study-designs/furthermathematics/Pages/Index.aspx
Is this subject available for acceleration? YES
Further Mathematics has a strong emphasis on calculation, interpretation and analysis.
This link shows a selection of jobs that have some relation to the subject of: Further Mathematics
Units 1 and 2
- It covers the following topics: Data Analysis, Financial Mathematics, Matrices, Recursion, Networks, Algebra, Measurement and Linear Graphs
- Can be taken alone or in conjunction with Year 11 Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2
- Designed for students who are intending to continue with VCE Further Mathematics Units 3 and 4
Units 3 and 4
- The Core (Unit 3) comprises of Data Analysis sand Recursion and Financial Modelling
- Unit 4 comprises of a selection of 2 modules from either Matrices, Networks, Geometry and Measurement and Graphs and Relations
A CAS Calculator is required for this subject
Skills
- construct and interpret graphical displays of data
- use a scatterplot to describe an observed association between two numerical variables
- solve related problems involving interest, appreciation and depreciation, loans, annuities and perpetuities
- gain an understanding of the different types of matrices, matrix operations and transition matrices
- define and represent undirected and directed networks
Associated subjects
- Biology
- Economics
- Accounting
- Psychology
Year 10 Links
- Year 10 Further Mathematics
- Year 10 Mathematical Methods
This is a prerequisite for some careers and you are strongly advised to seek guidance from Careers and your Maths teacher when selecting the Maths appropriate to your future career goals.