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Calculus

Aims: To promote advanced mathematical thinking and communication by developing
mathematical reasoning and methodology, leading to integrated techniques for problem
solving and mathematical modelling.

Competencies: Problem Solving and Modelling; Advanced Mathematical Communication;
Advanced Mathematical Thinking; Logic and Reasoning.

Pathways this course contributes towards: University courses where Level 3 Calculus is a
requirement eg engineering, computing, architecture.

Other essential information: A prerequisite is achievement, preferably Merit in appropriate
Level 2 Mathematics. Students can also do the Level 3 Statistics class as well. This course will
help learners in other subject areas eg Level 2 Physics, Chemistry. There is an opportunity
for subject endorsement. A graphics calculator eg Casio fx-9750GII is required.

Leader of Learning: Mrs Costelloe

Level 3 Proposed Assessments
Standard Standard Title Credits Vocational Pathways
CI PI SI S&C M&T C&I
91575 Apply trigonometric methods in N 4
solving problems
91574 Apply linear programming methods N 3
in solving problems
91587 Simultaneous equations N 3

91577 Apply the algebra of complex N 5
numbers in solving problems
91578 Apply differentiation methods in N 6
solving problems
91579 Apply integration methods in solving N 6
problems
N = standard counts towards Level 1 numeracy credits

CI = Creative Industries PI = Primary Industries SI = Service Industries
S & C = Social and Community Services M & T = Manufacturing and Technology C & I = Construction and Infrastructure

Internally Assessed Externally Assessed