VCE Unit 1 & 2 General Mathematics
VCE Unit 1 & 2 General Mathematics
Overview
Units 1 and 2 General Mathematics explores topics such as Statistical Data Analysis, Discrete Mathematics and Number & Algebra with a strong focus on routine techniques and processes involving mental arithmetic and the use of technology. These topics are explored in both units and provide a solid foundation of skills and preparation for the study of VCE General Mathematics at Units 3 and 4 level. *Please note: Under the VCE VM this subject is taken in place of Unit 1 and 2 Numeracy
Unit 1 Areas of Study
Students study content that includes percentages and ratios, comparing and investigating data distributions, linear relations and modelling, sequences and finance, and matrices.
- Areas of Study (for both units)
- Data analysis, probability, and statistics
- Algebra, number, and structure
- Functions, relations, and graphs
- Discrete mathematics
Unit 2 Areas of Study
Students extend their study to include investigating relationships between two numerical variables, variation, graphs and networks, measurement, and trigonometry.
Areas of Study (for both units)
- Data analysis, probability, and statistics
- Algebra, number, and structure
- Functions, relations, and graphs
- Discrete mathematics
Forms of Assessment
Students will be assessed on their content knowledge, use of technology (CAS calculator) and ability to apply their knowledge and skills to modelling and problem-solving contexts, including real world applications.
Each topic studied will be assessed via either a topic test or investigation task and there will be two exams at the end of each unit (multiple choice and short answer).
Prerequisites and Corequisites
Students intending to undertake General Mathematics Units 1 & 2 are expected to have satisfied the work requirements of Year 10 Mathematics.