Year 10 Mathematics

Length: Full Year

Recommended Background: Successful completion of Year 9 Mathematics.

Content:

In Year 10, students engage in a range of approaches to learning and doing mathematics that develop their understanding and fluency of concepts, as well as their reasoning and problem-solving processes. Proficiency in mathematics enables students to respond to familiar and unfamiliar situations by using mathematical strategies to solve problems efficiently.

Topics as outlined by the Australian Curriculum are:

  • Number – approximations.
  • Algebra – expanding and factorising, linear equations, exponentials, functions and relations.
  • Measurement – logarithmic scale, angle of elevation, proportion and scaling.
  • Space – deductive reasoning, networks, algorithms.
  • Statistics – claims and inferences, boxplots, scatterplots, categorical variables, bivariate data.
  • Probability – ‘if… then’ ‘given’ language, conditional probability.

At the end of each semester, students will be expected to sit for a year level common test. This assessment, together with other results, will be used to gauge student performance and readiness for the next year.

Assessment:

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Achievement Standards as outlined in the framework of the Australian Curriculum. Grades A to E will be used for reporting purposes. Students will be assessed in each of the topics using a combination of tests and written investigations.

Please note that a B grade or higher is required to proceed to Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics at Stage 1.

Special Requirements:

A scientific calculator is required. A graphics calculator is recommended for this course (the TI 84-plus is the preferred model). We recommend calculators with an authentic display.

Leads toStage 1 Essential Mathematics, Stage 1 General Mathematics, Stage 1 Mathematical Methods, Stage 1 Specialist Mathematics