Whangarei Girls’ High School

Year 11 Mathematics - Applications of Mathematics

Course Description

This course allows students to develop their understanding across a broad range of mathematics and statistics. Students will solve problems relevant to life in Aotearoa and the Pacific and in mathematical contexts. Students will complete a statistical investigation using the PPDAC cycle and learn to interpret statistical information. Students who have not yet achieved the Numeracy co-requisite will have the opportunity to prepare for the CAA in this course.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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Develop their ability to make meaning of mathematical and statistical symbols, equations, expressions, and graphs.	Solve problems with right angled triangles using Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry.
Explain working and reasoning when solving mathematical or statistical problems .	Complete a Statistical Investigation using the PPDAC cycle for a multivariate data set.
Interpret and communicate mathematical and statistical ideas to for varied purposes including solving problems.	Develop their understanding of chance and how we can model situations involving probability.
	Use metric units to find perimeter, area and volume to solve measurement problems in context.
	Describe and create geometrical representations.
	Use number skills to solve problems.
	Develop statistical literacy and interpret statistical reports.

Year Levels/Departments:

Year 11, Mathematics

Resources Required

2 x E5 exercise books, Scientific/Graphics calculator