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Year 10 Mathematics

LENGTH OF COURSE: Full Year Compulsory
ASSUMED BACKGROUND: Nil
SUBJECT CHARGES: Nil

CONTENT
Course content will be a selection of the following:

Number and Algebra:
Explore the effect of approximation on answers and calculate simple and compound interest. Explore expansion and factorisation, and solve equations, simultaneous equations and inequalities algebraically and graphically.ÌýÌý

Measurement and Geometry:
Solve problems involving surface area and volume of composite shapes, applying Pythagoras’ theorem and trigonometry to right-angled triangles and exploring similarity in shapes. Interpret networks and network diagrams in practical situations.

Statistics and Probability:
Construct and compare boxplots, scatterplots and two-way tables. Analyse claims, inferences and conclusions of statistical report and explore conditional probability.

ASSESSMENT TYPES

Skills and Application tasks: Supervised assessment (test) to demonstrate student learning

Investigations: Students investigate a topic mathematically to make informed decisions/recommendations