Whangarei Girls’ High School Whangarei Girls’ High School

Year 11 Mathematics - Applications of Mathematics

11MATA
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 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 or Graphics calculator