ST PAUL’S COLLEGE, KEMPSEY

ASSESSMENT NOTIFICATION YEAR 12 MATHEMATICS

ASSESSMENT TASK 1 - 2017

COURSE MATHEMATICS

Date of task Term 4 Week 8

Weighting 10 %

Teacher(s) Mrs Shaw / Mr MacAndrews

OUTCOMES DESCRIPTION

P1 Demonstrates confidence in using mathematics to obtain realistic solutions

to problems

P2 Provides reasoning to support conclusions which are appropriate to the

context

P3 Performs routine arithmetic and algebraic manipulations

P4 Chooses the appropriate arithmetic, algebraic, graphical, trigonometric and

geometric techniques

P5 Understands the concepts of a function and the relationship between a

function and its graph

P6 Relates the derivative of a function to the slope of its graph

P7 Determines the derivative of a function through routine applications of the

rules of differentiation

P8 Understands and uses the language and notation of calculus

H1 Seeks to apply mathematical techniques to a problem in a wide range of

practical contexts

H2 Constructs arguments to prove and justify results

H4 Expresses practical problems in mathematical terms based on simple given

models

H5 Applies appropriate techniques from the study of geometry to solve

problems

H9 Communicates using mathematical language, notation and diagrams

CONTENT/

TOPIC AREA

Introduction to Calculus: Maths in Focus Preliminary Course (Margaret

Grove): Chapter 8 in both textbooks

Locus and the Parabola: Maths in Focus Preliminary Course (Margaret

Grove): Chapter 10 Mathematics textbook and Chapter 11 in the Extension

textbook

Geometry 2: Maths in Focus HSC Course (Margaret Grove):

Chapter 1 in both textbooks

FORMAT 2 x 25 mark questions (Calculus & Locus) PLUS 1 x 10 mark question

(Geometry) – TOTAL 60 marks

Full working required – 90 minutes + 5 minutes reading

You can bring with you ONE A4 double sided page of notes

MARKING

CRITERIA

The marking scheme will be printed on the paper.

Marks will be awarded for the accuracy of your work, working and/or

reasoning, appropriate use of diagrams and problem solving skills.