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Study Plan |
Study plan – Year 12 – Stage 6 – HSC 3 Unit Mathematics with Extension 1 |
| Objective: On completion of the course formative assessment a tailored study plan is created identifying the lessons requiring revision. |
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Functions |
Rational functions Part 1 |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to work with the division of functions and to interpret this on the coordinate number plane showing vertical and horizontal asymptotes. |
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Functions |
Rational functions Part 2 |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the degree of polynomials and polynomial division to assist in graphing rational functions on the coordinate number plane showing vertical, horizontal and slant asymptotes. |
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Geometry-quadrilaterals |
Midsegments of Triangles |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use coordinate geometry to apply the midsegment properties of a triangle. |
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Geometry-quadrilaterals |
The quadrilateral family and coordinate methods in geometry |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will know the relationships between quadrilaterals and use coordinate methods to prove some of the properties. |
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Logarithms-Power of 2 |
Powers of 2. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student should be able to convert between logarithmic statements and index statements to the power of 2. |
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Logarithms-Equations and logs |
Equations of type log x to the base 3 = 4. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have an enhanced understanding of the definition of a logarithm and how to use it to find an unknown variable which in this case is the number from which the logarithm evolves. |
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Logarithms-Equations and logs |
Equations of type log 32 to the base x = 5. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have an enhanced understanding of the definition of a logarithm and how to use it to find an unknown variable which in this case is the base from which the number came. |
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Logarithms-Log laws |
Laws of logarithms. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be familiar with 5 logarithm laws. |
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Logarithms-Log laws expansion |
Using the log laws to expand logarithmic expressions. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the log laws to expand logarithmic expressions. |
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Logarithms-Log laws simplifying |
Using the log laws to simplify expressions involving logarithms. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to simplify logarithmic expressions using the log laws. |
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Logarithms-Log laws numbers |
Using the log laws to find the logarithms of numbers. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have an enhanced understanding of the use of the log laws and be able to do more applications with numerical examples. |
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Logarithms-Equations and logs |
Equations involving logarithms. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve equations with log terms. |
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Logarithms-Logs to solve equations |
Using logarithms to solve equations. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use logarithms to solve index equations with the assistance of a calculator. |
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Logarithms-Change base formula |
Change of base formula |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have seen the change of base formula for logarithms and be capable of using it to change the logarithm of one base to another base. |
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Exponential function |
The exponential function. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to graph any equation in the form y equals a to the power x, where a is any positive real number apart from 1. |
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Log functions |
Logarithmic functions. |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to define basic logarithmic functions and describe the relationship between logarithms and exponents including graph logarithmic functions. The student will understand the relationship between logarit |
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Logarithms-Graph-log curve |
The graph of the logarithmic curve |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to draw a logarithmic curve to a given base and know the general properties of log curves. |
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Logarithms-Log curves |
Working with log curves. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve problems with log curves |
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Graph sine |
Graphing the trigonometric ratios – I Sine curve. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will recognise and draw the sine curve exploring changes in amplitude and period. |
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Graph cosine |
Graphing the trigonometric ratios – II Cosine curve. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to recognise and draw the cosine curve exploring changes in amplitude and period. |
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Graphs tan curve |
Graphing the trigonometric ratios – III Tangent curve. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to recognise and draw the tan curve. |
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Graph reciprocals |
Graphing the trigonometric ratios – IV Reciprocal ratios. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to recognise and draw the curves of the reciprocal ratios: cosec, sec and cot. |
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Trig larger angles |
Using one ratio to find another. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will find other trig ratios given one trig ratio and to work with angles of any magnitude. |
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Trig equations |
Solving trigonometric equations – Type I. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will solve simple trig equations with restricted domains. |
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Trig equations |
Solving trigonometric equations – Type II. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will solve trig equations with multiples of theta and restricted domains. |
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Trig equations |
Solving trigonometric equations – Type III. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will solve trig equations with two trig ratios and restricted domains. |
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Functions |
Composition of functions |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand composition of functions or a function of a function. |
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Functions |
Inverse functions |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find inverse functions, use the notation correctly and the horizontal line test will be used. |
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Sequences and Series |
General sequences. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to work out a formula from a given number pattern and then be able to find particular terms of that sequence using the formula. |
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Sequences and Series |
Finding Tn given Sn. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the concept that the sum of n terms of a series minus the sum of n minus one terms will yield the nth term. |
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Arithmetic Progression |
The arithmetic progression |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to test if a given sequence is an Arithmetic Progression or not and be capable of finding a formula for the nth term, find any term in the A.P. and to solve problems involving these concepts. |
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Arithmetic Progression |
Finding the position of a term in an A.P. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve many problems involving finding terms of an Arithmetic Progression. |
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Arithmetic Progression |
Given two terms of A.P., find the sequence. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find any term of an Arithmetic Progression when given two terms |
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Arithmetic Progression |
Arithmetic means |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to make an arithmetic progression between two given terms. This could involve finding one, two, or even larger number of arithmetic means. |
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Arithmetic Progression |
The sum to n terms of an A.P. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the formulas for the sum of an Arithmetic Progression and how to use them in solving problems. |
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Geometric Progression |
The geometric progression. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to test if a given sequence is a Geometric Progression or not and be capable of finding a formula for the nth term, find any term in the G.P. and to solve problems involving these concepts. |
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Geometric Progression |
Finding the position of a term in a G.P. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to find terms in a geometric progression and how to apply it different types of problems. |
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Geometric Progression |
Given two terms of G.P., find the sequence. |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to solve all problems involving finding the common ratio of a Geometric Progression. |
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Sequences and Series-Geometric means |
Geometric means. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to make a geometric progression between two given terms. This could involve finding one, two, or even larger number of geometric means. |
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Sequences and Series-Sum of gp |
The sum to n terms of a G.P. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the formulas and how to use them to solve problems in summing terms of a Geometric Progression (G.P). |
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Sequences and Series-Sigma notation |
Sigma notation |
| Objective: On completion of the G.P. lesson the student will be familiar with the sigma notation and how it operates. |
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Sequences and Series-Sum-infinity |
Limiting sum or sum to infinity. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have learnt the formula for the limiting sum of a G.P., the conditions for it to exist and how to apply it to particular problems. |
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Sequences and Series-Recurring decimal infinity |
Recurring decimals and the infinite G.P. |
| Objective: On completion of the G.P. lesson the student will have understood how to convert any recurring decimal to a rational number. |
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Calculus |
Limits |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve problems using limiting sum rule. |
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Calculus=1st prin |
Differentiation from first principles. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able apply the first principles (calculus) formula to find the gradient of a tangent at any point on a continuous curve. |
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Calculus=1st prin |
Differentiation of y = x to the power of n. |
| Objective: On completion of the Calculus lesson the student will be able to differentiate a number of expressions involving x raised to the power of n. |
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Calculus-differential, integ |
Meaning of dy over dx – equations of tangents and normals. |
| Objective: On completion of the Calculus lesson the student will be able to apply differentiation and algebra skills to find the equation of the tangent and the normal to a point on a curve. |
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Calculus-differential, integ |
Function of a function rule, product rule, quotient rule. |
| Objective: On completion of the Calculus lesson the student will understand how to use the chain rule, the product rule and the quotient rule. |
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Calculus-differential, integ |
Increasing, decreasing and stationary functions. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to find the first derivative of various functions, and use it in various situations to identify increasing, decreasing and stationary functions. |
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Calculus |
First Derivative – turning points and curve sketching |
| Objective: On completion of the Calculus lesson the student will be able to use the first derivative to find and identify the nature of stationary points on a curve. |
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Calculus-2nd derivative |
The second derivative – concavity. |
| Objective: On completion of the Calculus lesson the student will be able to find a second derivative, and use it to find the domain over which a curve is concave up or concave down, as well as any points of inflexion. |
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Calculus – Curve sketching |
Curve sketching |
| Objective: On completion of the Calculus lesson the student will be able to use the first and second derivatives to find turning points of a curve, identify maxima and minima, and concavity, then use this information to sketch a curve. |
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Calculus – Maxima minima |
Practical applications of maxima and minima |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to apply calculus to a suite of simple maxima or minima problems. |
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Calculus – Integration |
Integration – anti-differentiation, primitive function |
| Objective: On completion of the Calculus lesson the student will be able to use rules of integration to find primitives of some simple functions. |
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Calculus – Computation area |
Computation of an area |
| Objective: On completion of the Calculus lesson the student will be able to select an appropriate formula to calculate an area, re-arrange an expression to suit the formula, and use correct limits in the formula to evaluate an area. |
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Calculus – Computation volumes |
Computation of volumes of revolution |
| Objective: On completion of the Calculus lesson the student will know how to choose an appropriate volume formula, re-arrange an expression to suit the formula, and then calculate a result to a prescribed accuracy. |
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Calculus – Trapezoidal and Simpson’s rules |
The Trapezium rule and Simpson’s rule |
| Objective: On completion of the Calculus lesson the student will know how to calculate sub-intervals, set up a table of values, then apply the Trapezoidal Rule, or Simpson’s Rule to approximate an area beneath a curve. |
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Sequences and Series-Compound interest |
Compound interest |
| Objective: On completion of the G.P. lesson the student will understand the compound interest formula and how to use it and adjust the values of r and n, if required, for different compounding periods. |
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Sequences and Series-Superannuation |
Superannuation. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the method of finding the accumulated amount of a superannuation investment using the sum formula for a G.P. |
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Sequences and Series-Time payments |
Time payments. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have examined examples carefully and be capable of setting out the long method of calculating a regular payment for a reducible interest loan. |
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Sequences and Series |
Applications of arithmetic sequences |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of problems involving practical situations with arithmetic series. |
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Logic |
Mathematical induction |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to perform the process of mathematical induction for simple series. |
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Statistic-probability |
Tree diagrams – not depending on previous outcomes |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be confident in drawing tree diagrams to list outcomes of a multi stage probability problem and then finding probabilities of certain events not depending on previous outcomes. |
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Statistic-probability |
Tree diagrams – depending on previous outcomes |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be confident in drawing tree diagrams to list outcomes of other multi stage probability problems and then finding probabilities of certain events depending on previous outcomes. |
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Statistic-probability |
The complementary result .. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of ascertaining the probability of certain results where the complementary event is involved. |
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Statistic-probability |
P[A or B] When A and B are both mutually and NOT mutually exclusive |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to distinguish between mutually exclusive and non mutually exclusive events and be able to find the probabilities of both. |
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Statistic-probability |
Binomial Theorem – Pascal’s Triangle |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will use Pascal’s triangle and the binomial theorem to write the expansion of binomial expressions raised to integer powers. |
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Statistic-probability |
Binomial probabilities using the Binomial Theorem |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve certain types of probability questions using the binomial theorem |
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Statistic-probability |
Counting techniques and ordered selections – permutations |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be competent in using some new counting techniques used for solving probability. |
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Statistic-probability |
Unordered selections – combinations |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the formula, n c r both with and without a calculator and be able to use it to solve probability problems where unordered selections happen. |
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Geometry-locus |
Constructions and loci – single condition |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the term locus and describe several using a single condition. |
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Geometry-locus |
Constructions and loci – multiple conditions |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will describe a locus that satisfies multiple conditions on a number plane. |
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Approx roots |
Methods of approximating roots |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of finding approximate roots of polynomial equations using half the interval method. The student will be able to make a number of applications of this rule within the one question. |
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Newton’s approx |
Newton’s method of approximation |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use Newton’s method in finding approximate roots of polynomial equations and be capable of more than one application of this method. |
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Exam |
Exam – Year 12 – Stage 6 – HSC 3 Unit Mathematics with Extension 1 |
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