Mathematics
As Mathematics is a subject that builds on prior knowledge and skills, it is recommended that units are completed in sequence.
Students who are performing at a very good level in Mathematics, and would like the challenge of being accelerated, may take accelerated units MAB70 or MAB30. These units compress one year of a normal Mathematics course into one semester. This means that accelerated students cover all of the Mathematics course, rather than skipping sections of the course. Students are selected into these accelerated units after consultation with their Mathematics teacher. Students entering Year 7 and who wish to enrol in the accelerated unit MAB70 must undertake a grading exam in October of the year preceding entry to the Senior School.
In the case that a student demonstrates an outstanding level of ability in Mathematics it is possible to take VCE Mathematics in Year 10. This involves an early entry to a Year 11 Mathematics unit. It should be stressed this would not be a regular occurrence and will require advice from the relevant Mathematics teacher.
Students are able to be accelerated or slowed down to consolidate their study in a variety of ways depending on their ability. These are just a few sequences. In all cases acceptance into accelerated units is dependent on the recommendations of the Mathematics teacher.
In each Mathematics unit:
- Topics use technology to enhance the enjoyment and learning experiences of each student.
- Skills are assessed through tests and a semester examination. Students also work on a series of problem solving tasks in each test. Revision work is given throughout the unit to prepare students for each test and the semester examination.
- Calculators and computer software are used – where appropriate.
Level A
Level B
Level C
Level D
Level E
Level A
MAA10: Mathematics A1
The topics covered in this unit include Numeracy, Factors, Indices and Primes, Positive and Negative Integers, Fractions and Ratios, Decimals, Percentages. The content covered is determined by the Australian Curriculum.
Offered in Semester 1
MAA20: Mathematics A2
The topics covered in this unit include Algebra, Linear Equations, Measurement, Geometry, Probability, Representing and Interpreting Data. The content covered is determined by the Australian Curriculum.
Offered in Semester 2
Level B
MAB10: Mathematics B1
The topics covered in this unit include Numeracy, Integers, Index Laws, Fractions, Decimals, Application of Percentages, Financial Mathematics, Algebra, Probability and Problem Solving. The content covered is determined by the Australian Curriculum.
Offered in Semester 1
MAB20: Mathematics B2
The topics covered in this unit include Statistics, Coordinates and Linear Graphs, Linear Equations, Measurement, Rates and Ratio, Pythagoras’ Theorem and Problem Solving. The content covered is determined by the Australian Curriculum.
Offered in Semester 2
MAB70: Mathematics B7
The topics covered in this unit include Integers, Fractions, Decimals, Application of Percentages, Indices, Algebra, Probability and Problem Solving. The content covered is determined by the Australian Curriculum.
Subject to the grades achieved and the recommendation of the Mathematics teacher, these students are able to proceed into MAC20: Mathematics C2 in the following Semester.Offered in Semester 1
MAB30 Mathematics B3
This unit is only available to students who have successfully completed a select entry test. It is designed to cater for students who have demonstrated an outstanding understanding of Level A Mathematics.
Topics covered in this unit include Indices and Surds, Equations, Linear Relations, Statistics and Problem Solving. The content covered is determined by the Australian Curriculum.
Subject to the grades achieved and the recommendation of the Mathematics teacher, these students are able to proceed into MAC20: Mathematics C2 in the following Semester.
Offered in Semester 1
Level C
MAC10 Mathematics C1
Topics covered in this unit include Indices and Surds, Equations, Linear Relations, Measurement and Problem Solving. The content covered is determined by the Australian Curriculum.
Offered in Semester 1
MAC20 Mathematics C2
Topics covered in this unit include Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry, Algebraic Techniques, Quadratic Equations and Graphs, Probability and Problem Solving. The content covered is determined by the Australian Curriculum.
Offered in Semester 2
Level D
MAD10: Mathematics D1 - Core
This unit has been designed to cater for students who in a VCE course wish to study Mathematical Methods at Year 11 or Standard Level Mathematics in the IB.
Topics covered in this unit include Indices, Surds, Financial Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Geometry, Simultaneous Linear Equations, Trigonometry and Problem Solving. The content covered is determined by the Australian Curriculum.
Offered in Semester 1
MAD20: Mathematics D2 - Core
This unit has been designed to cater for students who in a VCE course wish to study Mathematical Methods at Year 11 or Standard Level Mathematics in the IB.
The topics covered in this unit include Probability, Quadratic Expressions, Quadratic Equations, Non-linear Graphs, Rates of Change, Networks, Logarithms and Problem Solving. The content covered is determined by the Australian Curriculum.
Offered in Semester 2
MAD30: Mathematics - Foundation
The MAD30 unit has been designed to cater for students who, in a VCE course, wish to study General Mathematics at Years 11 and 12. Students who choose this unit should be quite sure they are not going to undertake Mathematical Methods at VCE or any IB Mathematics course. Students should be mindful of the pre-requisites of any Tertiary pathways they are interested in.
Topics covered in this unit include Investigating and Comparing Data Distributions, Financial Arithmetic, Matrices, Linear Functions and Graphs and Measurement.
Offered in Semester 1
MAD40: Mathematics - Foundation
The MAD40 unit has been designed to cater for students who, in a VCE course, wish to study General Mathematics at Years 11 and 12. Students who choose this unit should be quite sure they are not going to undertake Mathematical Methods at VCE or any IB Mathematics course. Students should be mindful of the pre-requisites of any Tertiary pathways they are interested in.
Topics covered in this unit include Number Patterns and Recursion, Investigating Relationships between Two Numerical Variables, Graphs and Networks, Measurement and Trigonometry.
Offered in Semester 2
Level E
MAE10: Mathematics E1 - Advanced
This unit has been designed to cater for students who in a VCE course wish to study Specialist Mathematics at Year 11 or Higher Level Mathematics in the IB. It is also recommended for students who in a VCE course wish to study Mathematical Methods at Year 11 or Standard Level Mathematics in the IB.
The topics covered in this unit: Real Numbers, Surds, Advanced Algebra, Advanced Trigonometry, Trigonometric Functions, Direct and Inverse Proportion, Combinatorics.
Offered in Semester 1
MAE20: Mathematics E2 - Advanced
This unit has been designed to cater for students who in a VCE course wish to study Specialist Mathematics at Year 11 or Higher Level Mathematics in the IB. It is also recommended for students who in a VCE course wish to study Mathematical Methods at Year 11 or Standard Level Mathematics in the IB.
The topics covered in this unit: Coordinate Geometry, Circles, Hyperbolae and Simultaneous Equations, The Parabola, Polynomials, Indices, Exponentials and Logarithms.
Offered in Semester 2
