https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/curriculum/vce/vce-study-designs/mathematicalmethods/Pages/Index.aspx
Is this subject available for acceleration? NO
Mathematical Methods consists of the following areas of study: Functions and Graphs, Algebra, Calculus, and Probability and Statistics.
This link shows a selection of jobs that have some relation to the subject of: Mathematical Methods
Units 1 and 2
- Can be taken alone or in conjunction with Year 11 Further Mathematics or Year 11 Specialist Math Units 1 and 2
- Designed for students who are intending to continue with VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4
Units 3 and 4
- Can be taken alone or in conjunction with Year 12 Further Mathematics or Year 12 Specialist Math Units 3 and 4
- Mathematical Methods Units 3 & 4 must be taken if doing Specialist Mathematics Units 3 & 4
A CAS Calculator is required for this subject
Skills
- Students will cover the graphical representation of polynomial and power functions
- Students will develop algebraic expression and represent functions, relations, equations and simultaneous equations
- Students should be able define constant and average rates of change
- Students will consider events as either impossible, certain, complementary, mutually exclusive, conditional and independent
- Students will cover simple functional relations, inverse functions and the solution of equations
Associated subjects
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Specialist Mathematics
- Further Mathematics
- Economics
- Systems Engineering
Year 10 Links
- Year 10 Mathematical Methods
- Year 10 Enhanced Mathematics
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.
