Whangarei Girls’ High School
Year 11 Mathematics - Elements of Mathematics
11MATE
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. Students will develop their ability to use algebra as a tool to generalise and reason.
Learning Opportunities
In this course you will need to:
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- Develop your ability to make meaning of mathematical and statistical symbols, equations, expressions, and graphs.
| - Develop your understanding of algebraic notation and expressions.
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- Explain working and reasoning when solving mathematical or statistical problems .
| - Manipulate algebraic expressions using shared norms.
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- Interpret and communicate mathematical and statistical ideas for varied purposes including solving problems.
| - Solve problems using a set of linear equations, tables and graphs in a real world context.
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| - Solve problems involving quadratic equations and their graphical representations.
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| - Solve problems with right angled triangles using Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry.
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| - Complete a Statistical Investigation using the PPDAC cycle for a multivariate data set.
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| - Develop their understanding of chance and how we can model situations involving probability.
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| - Uses metric units to find perimeter, area and volume to solve measurement problems in context.
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| - Describe and create geometrical representations.
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| - Use number skills to solve problems.
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Year Levels/Departments:
Year 11, Mathematics
Resources Required
2 x 1E5 exercise books, Scientific/Graphics calculator