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• VCMNA332

  Expand binomial products and factorise monic quadratic expressions using a variety of strategies

  Elaborations

  • exploring the method of completing the square to factorise quadratic expressions and solve quadratic equations
  • identifying and using common factors, including binomial expressions, to factorise algebraic expressions using the technique of grouping in pairs
  • using the identities for perfect squares and the difference of squares to factorise quadratic expressions

  VCMNA332 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA331

  Apply the four operations to simple algebraic fractions with numerical denominators

  Elaborations

  • expressing the sum and difference of algebraic fractions with a common denominator
  • using the index laws to simplify products and quotients of algebraic fractions

  VCMNA331 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA335

  Solve problems involving linear equations, including those derived from formulas

  Elaborations

  • representing word problems with simple linear equations and solving them to answer questions

  VCMNA335 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA338

  Solve problems involving gradients of parallel and perpendicular lines

  Elaborations

  • solving problems using the fact that parallel lines have the same gradient and conversely that if two lines have the same gradient then they are parallel
  • solving problems using the fact that the product of the gradients of perpendicular lines is –1 and conversely that if the product of the gradients of two lines is –1 then they are perpendicular

  VCMNA338 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA341

  Solve simple quadratic equations using a range of strategies

  Elaborations

  • using a variety of techniques to solve quadratic equations, including grouping, completing the square, the quadratic formula, and choosing two integers with the required product and sum

  VCMNA341 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA340

  Solve linear equations involving simple algebraic fractions

  Elaborations

  • solving a wide range of linear equations, including those involving one or two simple algebraic fractions, and checking solutions by substitution
  • representing word problems, including those involving fractions, as equations and solving them to answer the question

  VCMNA340 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA339

  Explore the connection between algebraic and graphical representations of relations such as simple quadratic, reciprocal, circle and exponential, using digital technology as appropriate

  Elaborations

  • sketching graphs of parabolas, and circles
  • applying translations, reflections and stretches to parabolas and circles
  • sketching the graphs of exponential functions using transformations
  • plotting graphs of families of relations where the product of two variable is equal to a fixed constant

  VCMNA339 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA336

  Solve linear inequalities and graph their solutions on a number line

  Elaborations

  • representing word problems with simple linear inequalities and solving them to answer questions

  VCMNA336 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA337

  Solve simultaneous linear equations, using algebraic and graphical techniques including using digital technology

  Elaborations

  • associating the solution of simultaneous equations with the coordinates of the intersection of their corresponding graphs

  VCMNA337 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA342

  Solve equations using systematic guess-check-and-refine with digital technology

  Elaborations

  • refining intervals on graphs and/or in tables of values to determine with increasing accuracy when the values of two functions are approximately equal

  VCMNA342 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA327

  Solve simple problems involving inverse proportion

  Elaborations

  • identifying inverse proportion in real life contexts such as exchange rates
  • modelling problems involving inverse proportion and solving related equations

  VCMNA327 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Real numbers

• VCMNA334

  Implement algorithms using data structures in a general-purpose programming language

  Elaborations

  • using two-dimensional arrays such as matrices to represent and implement sequences of transformations of sets of points in the plane
  • using pointers in algorithms

  VCMNA334 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VC2M10P02

  describe the results of two- and three-step chance experiments, both with and without replacements, assign probabilities to outcomes and determine probabilities of events; investigate the concept of independence

  Elaborations

  • recognising that a subsequent event can be dependent, and that this will affect the way its probability is calculated, for example, cards chosen from a standard deck without replacement, conditional selection problems from a fixed sample size, or the Bertrand’s box paradox

  VC2M10P02 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 10 | Probability

• VC2M10P01

  use the language of ‘if … then …’, ‘given’, ‘of’ and ‘knowing that’ to investigate conditional statements and identify common mistakes in interpreting such language, and describe and interpret situations involving conditional probability; design and conduct simulations using digital tools to model...

  Elaborations

  • using two-way tables and Venn diagrams to understand conditional statements using the language of ‘if … then …’, ‘given’, ‘of’ and ‘knowing that’ and identifying common mistakes in interpreting such language
  • using arrays and tree diagrams to represent, interpret and compare probabilities of dependent and independent events 
  • using samples of different sizes with and without replacement from a population to identify when the difference in methods becomes negligible
  • using simulations to gather data on frequencies for situations involving chance that appear to be counterintuitive, such as the three-door problem or the birthday problem
  • identifying situations in real life where probability simulations are used for decision-making, such as supply and demand of product, insurance risk and queueing 
  • using simulation to predict the number of people likely to be infected with a strain of flu or virus

  VC2M10P01 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 10 | Probability

• VC2M10SP01

  apply deductive reasoning to formulate proofs involving shapes in the plane and use theorems to solve spatial problems

  Elaborations

  • distinguishing between a practical demonstration and a proof; for example, demonstrating that triangles are congruent by placing them on top of each other, as compared to using congruence tests to establish that triangles are congruent
  • developing proofs involving congruent triangles and angle properties, communicating the proof using a sequence of logically connected statements
  • applying an understanding of relationships to deduce properties of geometric figures; for example, the base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal
  • investigating proofs of geometric theorems and using them to solve spatial problems, for example, applying logical reasoning and similarity to proofs and numerical exercises involving plane shapes, and using visual proofs to justify solutions
  • using dynamic geometry software to find the quadrilateral that has a vertex on each side of a rectangle and has the shortest possible path, and proving that the path forms a parallelogram

  VC2M10SP01 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 10 | Space

• VC2M10SP02

  interpret networks and network diagrams used to represent relationships in practical situations and describe connectedness

  Elaborations

  • investigating how networks and network diagrams can be used to model authentic situations, recognising what real-world quantity is represented by the nodes (vertices), and what real-world quantity is represented by the links between them (edges)
  • investigating the use of graphs to represent a network, for example, investigating the Seven Bridges of Königsberg problem
  • investigating how polyhedrons may be represented as a network using edges, vertices, and interior and exterior faces; and representing the number of edges, vertices and faces in a table, exploring and demonstrating how Euler’s formula F + V = E + 2 applies
  • investigating how a social network, intranet, local area network (LAN), electrical wiring or wireless network of a home can be represented as a network diagram to specify relationships; for example, using network diagrams to investigate practical problems involving connections, power overload or the need for routers
  • investigating the use of networks to represent authentic situations, for example, rail or air travel between or within London, Paris and Hong Kong; a food web representing a simple ecosystem; metabolic networks and other chemical or biological structures
  • representing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ kinship systems using network diagrams and exploring the significance of relationships to Country/Place

  VC2M10SP02 | Mathematics | Mathematics Version 2.0 | Level 10 | Space

• VCMSP353

  Investigate and describe bivariate numerical data, including where the independent variable is time

  Elaborations

  • investigating biodiversity changes in Australia since European occupation
  • constructing and interpreting data displays representing bivariate data over time
  • constructing scatter-plots for two numerical variables and investigate trends such as water storage levels over time or weight and height distributions

  VCMSP353 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Statistics and Probability | Data representation and interpretation

• VCMSP348

  Use the language of ‘if ....then, ‘given’, ‘of’, ‘knowing that’ to investigate conditional statements and identify common mistakes in interpreting such language

  Elaborations

  • using two-way tables and Venn diagrams to understand conditional statements
  • using arrays and tree diagrams to determine probabilities

  VCMSP348 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Statistics and Probability | Chance

• VCMSP347

  Describe the results of two- and three-step chance experiments, both with and without replacements, assign probabilities to outcomes and determine probabilities of events. Investigate the concept of independence

  Elaborations

  • recognising that an event can be dependent on another event and that this will affect the way its probability is calculated

  VCMSP347 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Statistics and Probability | Chance

• VCMSP352

  Use scatter plots to investigate and comment on relationships between two numerical variables

  Elaborations

  • using authentic data to construct scatter plots, make comparisons and draw conclusions

  VCMSP352 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Statistics and Probability | Data representation and interpretation