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• VCMNA329

  Factorise algebraic expressions by taking out a common algebraic factor

  Elaborations

  • using the distributive law and the index laws to factorise algebraic expressions
  • understanding the relationship between factorisation and expansion

  VCMNA329 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA330

  Simplify algebraic products and quotients using index laws

  Elaborations

  • applying knowledge of index laws to algebraic terms, and simplifying algebraic expressions using both positive and negative integral indices

  VCMNA330 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA333

  Substitute values into formulas to determine an unknown and re-arrange formulas to solve for a particular term

  Elaborations

  • solving simple equations arising from formulas
  • re-arranging expressions to make a specified variable the subject such as calculating the radius of a sphere to produce a given volume

  VCMNA333 | Mathematics | Level 10 | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• 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

• VCMNA255

  Given coordinates, plot points on the Cartesian plane, and find coordinates for a given point

  Elaborations

  • plotting points from a table of integer values and recognising simple patterns, such as points that lie on a straight line

  VCMNA255 | Mathematics | Level 7 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA256

  Solve simple linear equations

  Elaborations

  • solving equations using concrete materials, such as the balance model, and explain the need to do the same thing to each side of the equation using substitution to check solutions
  • investigating a range of strategies to solve equations

  VCMNA256 | Mathematics | Level 7 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA257

  Investigate, interpret and analyse graphs from real life data, including consideration of domain and range

  Elaborations

  • using travel graphs to investigate and compare the distance travelled to and from school
  • interpreting features of travel graphs such as the slope of lines and the meaning of horizontal lines
  • using graphs of evaporation rates to explore water storage
  • describing and comparing temperature during a day at different times of the year from the corresponding graphs

  VCMNA257 | Mathematics | Level 7 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA356

  Use the definition of a logarithm to establish and apply the laws of logarithms and investigate logarithmic scales in measurement

  Elaborations

  • investigating the relationship between exponential and logarithmic expressions
  • simplifying expressions using the logarithm laws
  • investigating the use of logarithmic scales to represent very small and very large quantities

  VCMNA356 | Mathematics | Level 10A | Number and Algebra | Real numbers

• VCMNA311

  Graph simple non-linear relations with and without the use of digital technologies and solve simple related equations

  Elaborations

  • graphing parabolas, and circles connecting x-intercepts of a graph to a related equation

  VCMNA311 | Mathematics | Level 9 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA355

  Define rational and irrational numbers and perform operations with surds and fractional indices

  Elaborations

  • understanding that the real number system includes irrational numbers
  • extending the index laws to rational number indices
  • performing the four operations with surds

  VCMNA355 | Mathematics | Level 10A | Number and Algebra | Real numbers

• VCMNA361

  Apply understanding of polynomials to sketch a range of curves and describe the features of these curves from their equation

  Elaborations

  • investigating the features of graphs of polynomials including axes intercepts and the effect of repeated factors

  VCMNA361 | Mathematics | Level 10A | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA309

  Find the midpoint and gradient of a line segment (interval) on the Cartesian plane using a range of strategies, including graphing software

  Elaborations

  • investigating graphical and algebraic techniques for finding midpoint and gradient
  • recognising that the gradient of a line is the same as the gradient of any line segment on that line

  VCMNA309 | Mathematics | Level 9 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA284

  Solve linear equations using algebraic and graphical techniques. Verify solutions by substitution

  Elaborations

  • solving real life problems by using variables to represent unknowns

  VCMNA284 | Mathematics | Level 8 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA360

  Solve simple exponential equations

  Elaborations

  • investigating exponential equations derived from authentic mathematical models based on population growth

  VCMNA360 | Mathematics | Level 10A | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA310

  Sketch linear graphs using the coordinates of two points and solve linear equations

  Elaborations

  • determining linear rules from suitable diagrams, tables of values and graphs and describing them using both words and algebra

  VCMNA310 | Mathematics | Level 9 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA357

  Investigate the concept of a polynomial and apply the factor and remainder theorems to solve problems

  Elaborations

  • investigating the relationship between algebraic long division and the factor and remainder theorems

  VCMNA357 | Mathematics | Level 10A | Number and Algebra | Patterns and algebra

• VCMNA359

  Describe, interpret and sketch parabolas, hyperbolas, circles and exponential functions and their transformations

  Elaborations

  • applying transformations, including translations, reflections in the axes and stretches to help graph parabolas, rectangular hyperbolas, circles and exponential functions

  VCMNA359 | Mathematics | Level 10A | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA308

  Find the distance between two points located on a Cartesian plane using a range of strategies, including graphing software

  Elaborations

  • investigating graphical and algebraic techniques for finding distance between two points
  • using Pythagoras' theorem to calculate distance between two points

  VCMNA308 | Mathematics | Level 9 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships

• VCMNA283

  Plot linear relationships on the Cartesian plane with and without the use of digital technologies

  Elaborations

  • completing a table of values, plotting the resulting points and determining whether the relationship is linear
  • finding the rule for a linear relationship

  VCMNA283 | Mathematics | Level 8 | Number and Algebra | Linear and non-linear relationships