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Study Plan |
Study plan – Year 11 – 12: Functions and Graphs |
| Objective: On completion of the course formative assessment a tailored study plan is created identifying the lessons requiring revision. |
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Coordinate Geometry-gradient |
Gradient |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to calculate the gradient of a line given its inclination, or angle to the positive direction of the x-axis; or its rise and run. |
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Coordinate Geometry-gradient |
Gradient formula. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to calculate the gradient of a line given any two points on the line and also be capable of checking whether 3 or more points lie on the same line and what an unknown point will make to parallel lines. |
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Coordinate Geometry-straight line |
The straight line. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to draw a line which is parallel to either axis and comment on its gradient, where that gradient exists. |
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Coordinate Geometry-slope, etc. |
Lines through the origin. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to draw a line which passes through the origin of the form y=mx and comment on its gradient compared to the gradients of other lines through the origin and use the information to solve problems. |
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Coordinate Geometry-intercept |
Slope intercept form of a line. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find the slope and intercept given the equation and given the slope and intercept, derive the equation. |
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Coordinate Geometry-point slope |
Point slope form of a line |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to derive the equation of a straight line given the gradient and a point on the line. |
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Functions |
Definition, domain and range |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to select functions from relations by referring to the domain and range. |
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Functions |
Notation and evaluations |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be understand different notations for functions. |
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Functions |
More on domain and range |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to describe the domain and range using appropriate set notation. |
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Functions |
Domain and range from graphical representations |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to describe the domain and range using appropriate set notation from graphical representations. |
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Functions |
Evaluating and graphing piecewise functions |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to evaluate and graph piecewise functions. |
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Functions |
Functions combinations |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to perform operations with functions while working with their 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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Co-ordinate Geometry-Two point formula |
Two point formula: equation of a line which joins a pair of points. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to calculate the equation of a line given any two named points on the line. |
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Co-ordinate Geometry-Intercept form |
Intercept form of a straight line: find the equation when given x and y |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have an effective and efficient method for calculating the equation of a straight line. |
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Co-ordinate Geometry-Parallel lines equations |
Parallel lines: identify equation of a line parallel to another |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to decide if two or more lines are parallel or not and to solve problems involving parallel lines. |
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Co-ordinate Geometry-Inequalities |
Inequalities on the number plane. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to derive the expression for an inequality given its graph. The student will also be able to solve some problems using inequalities. |
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Simultaneous equns |
Simultaneous equations |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve 2 equations with 2 unknown variables by the substitution method. |
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Simultaneous equns |
Elimination method |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve 2 equations with 2 unknown variables by the elimination method. |
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Simultaneous equns |
Elimination method part 2 |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve all types of simultaneous equations with 2 unknown variables by the elimination method. |
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Simultaneous equns |
Applications of simultaneous equations |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to derive simultaneous equations from a given problem and then solve those simultaneous equations. |
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Geometry-parabola |
The parabola: to describe properties of a parabola from its equation |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to predict the general shape and important features of a parabola and then graph the parabola to check the predictions. |
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Functions and graphs |
Quadratic polynomials of the form y = ax. + bx + c. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to predict the general shape of a parabola and verify the predictions by sketching the parabola. The student will also be introduced to the discriminant and the axis. |
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Functions and graphs |
Graphing perfect squares: y=(a-x) squared |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to analyse a curve and then check their work by graphing the curve. |
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Graphing roots |
Graphing irrational roots |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve any polynomial which has real roots, whether they are rational or irrational. |
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Coordinate geometry |
Solve by graphing |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson students will use the slope intercept form of a line to create graphs and find points of intersection. |
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Quadratic equations |
Introduction to quadratic equations. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand simple quadratic equations. |
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Quadratic equations |
Quadratic equations with factorisation. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find both roots of a quadratic equation by factorising. |
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Quadratic equations |
Solving quadratic equations. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have gained more confidence in working with quadratic equations. |
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Quadratic equations |
Completing the square |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the process of completing the square. |
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Quadratic equations |
Solving quadratic equations by completing the square |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the reasoning behind completing the square. |
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Quadratic equations |
The quadratic formula |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be familiar with the quadratic formula. |
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Quadratic equations |
Problem solving with quadratic equations |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to express a problem as a quadratic equation and then solve it. |
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Quadratic equations |
Solving simultaneous quadratic equations graphically |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will better understand why quadratic equations have two solutions and will be capable of solving quadratic equations and problems graphically.. |
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Linear systems |
Optimal solutions (Stage 2) – Vectors |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the process of linear programming to find optimal solutions. |
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Graphing-polynomials |
Graphing complex polynomials: quadratics with no real roots |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to determine whether a quadratic has real or complex roots and then graph it. |
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Graphing-polynomials |
General equation of a circle: determine and graph the equation |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve these types of problems. Working with circles will also help the student in the topic of circle geometry, which tests the student’s skills in logic and reasoning. |
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Graphing-cubic curves |
Graphing cubic curves |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to graph a cubic given its equation or derive the equation of a cubic given its graph or other relevant information. |
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Absolute value equations |
Absolute value equations |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to relate to graphs involving the absolute value function. The student will be capable of graphing the function given its equation and be able to solve for the intersection of an absolute value functio |
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Rect.hyperbola |
The rectangular hyperbola. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to analyse and graph a rectangular hyperbola and describe its important features. |
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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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Conic sections |
Introduction to conic sections and their general equation |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will identify the conic section from the coefficients of the equation. |
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Conic sections |
The parabola x. = 4ay |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will identify the focus and directrix for a parabola given in standard form. |
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Conic sections |
Circles |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will identify the radius of a circle given in standard form. |
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Conic sections |
Ellipses |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will identify focus, vertices and axes of an ellipse. |
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Conic sections |
Hyperbola |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will identify focus, vertices, axes and asymptotes of a hyperbola. |
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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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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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Pythagoras |
Find the hypotenuse |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to use Pythagoras’ Theorem to calculate the length of the hypotenuse. |
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Pythagoras |
Pythagorean triples |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the 3-4-5 Pythagorean triple. |
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Pythagoras |
Find the hypotenuse Part 2 |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to use Pythagoras’ Theorem to calculate the length of the hypotenuse using decimals and surds. |
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Trigonometry-ratios |
Trigonometric ratios. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to identify the hypotenuse, adjacent and opposite sides for a given angle in a right angle triangle. The student will be able to label the side lengths in relation to a given angle e.g. the side c is op |
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Trigonometry-ratios |
Using the calculator. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the calculator to find values for the sine, cosine and tangent ratios of acute angles. |
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Trigonometry-ratios |
Using the trigonometric ratios to find unknown length. [Case 1 Sine]. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the sine ratio to calculate lengths and distances. |
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Trigonometry-ratios |
Using the trigonometric ratios to find unknown length. [Case 2 Cosine]. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the cosine ratio to find the length of the adjacent side of a right angle triangle. |
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Trigonometry-ratios |
Using the trigonometric ratios to find unknown length. [Case 3 Tangent Ratio]. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the tangent ratio to calculate the length of the opposite side in a right angle triangle. |
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Trigonometry-ratios |
Unknown in the denominator. [Case 4]. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to use the trig ratios to calculate lengths and distances when the denominator is unknown. |
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Trigonometry-compass |
Bearings – the compass. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to identify compass bearings, compass bearings with acute angles and 3 figure bearings from true north. |
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Trigonometry-elevation |
Angles of elevation and depression. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to identify angles of depression and angles of elevation, and the relationship between them. |
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Trigonometry-practical |
Trigonometric ratios in practical situations. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use trigonometric ratios to solve problems involving compass bearings and angles of depression and elevation. |
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Trigonometry-ratios |
Using the calculator to find an angle given a trigonometric ratio. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of using a calculator to find the value of an unknown angle when given a trigonometric ratio. |
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Trigonometry- ratios |
Using the trigonometric ratios to find an angle in a right-angled triangle. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find the value of an unknown angle in a right angle triangle given the lengths of 2 of the sides. |
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Polar coordinates |
Plotting polar coordinates and converting polar to rectangular |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the polar coordinate system and relate this to the rectangular coordinate system. |
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Polar coordinates |
Converting rectangular coordinates to polar form |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the polar coordinate system and report these from rectangular coordinates. |
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Polar coordinates |
Write and graph points in polar form with negative vectors (Stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be using negative angles and negative vector lengths. |
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Exam |
Exam – Year 11 – 12: Functions and Graphs |
| Objective: Exam |
