Task |
1 In Class exam |
2 Mid-Course Exam |
3 Trial HSC |
4 In Class Exam |
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Schedule |
Due Week 10/11 Term 4 2015 |
Due Week 9/10 Term 1 2016 |
Due Week 9/10 Term 2 2016 |
Due Week 5/6 Term 3 2016 |
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Outcome |
H2, 5, 6, 7 |
H2, 3, 4, 5, 8 9, |
All outcomes covered to date |
All outcomes not covered in Trial HSC |
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Course Components |
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Weighting % |
Use of concepts, skills and techniques to solve mathematical problems and interpret practical situations |
8 |
15 |
20 |
7 |
50 |
Application of reasoning and communication in appropriate forms to construct mathematical arguments and to interpret and use mathematical models |
7 |
15 |
20 |
8 |
50 |
Marks |
15 |
30 |
40 |
15 |
100 |
*Outcomes listed are a guide only. A full outcome list for each task will be stipulated on official notification of assessment.
TASK OUTLINES
NOTE: Changes to content areas and topics may be made after the correct procedures have been followed.
Task 1: 60 Minute Test. Students will be permitted to bring in a one page, hand-written resource sheet into the examination. Topics: Tangent and Derivative; Geometrical Applications of Calculus; Trigonometric Functions. Questions may include some preliminary course content and skills.
Task 2: 70 minute Test. All of the above plus Integration. Questions may include some preliminary course work.
Task 3: Trial HSC (3 hours). Topics covered: Differentiation; Integration; Trigonometric Functions; Geometrical applications of Calculus; Logarithms and Exponentials, Applications of Calculus to the Physical World. Questions may include some preliminary course work. It will comprise 10 multiple choice questions followed by 6 x 15 mark questions requiring fully worked solutions.
Task 4: 60 minuteTest: This will cover course content not included in the Trial HSC and/or content and skills not already assessed at a sufficient depth.