The myMAP subjects below link to VCE subjects related to the learning domain of Mathematics. All students undertake Core Mathematics across their myMAP years and may also choose to take additional Mathematics subject options that are best for them. There are limited pre-requisites for entry into VCE, but students are strongly encouraged to select subjects that align with those that they wish to take in VCE.
SPECIALIST Mathematics
mathematicAL METHODS
GENERAL MATHEMATICS
FOUNDATION mathematics
FOUNDATION mathematics
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Foundation Mathematics Units 1 and 2 focus on providing students with the mathematical knowledge, skills, understanding and dispositions to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, personal, further learning, and community settings relevant to contemporary society. They are also designed as preparation for Foundation Mathematics Units 3 and 4 and contain assumed knowledge and skills for these units.
Foundation Mathematics Units 3 and 4 focus on providing students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, personal, further learning, community and global settings relevant to contemporary society. The areas of study for Units 3 and 4 are ‘Algebra, number and structure’, ‘Data analysis, probability and statistics’, ‘Discrete mathematics’ and ‘Space and measurement’. All four areas of study are to be completed over the two units, and content equivalent to two areas of study covered in each unit. The selected content for each unit should be developed using contexts present in students’ other studies, work and personal or other familiar situations, and in national and international contexts, events and developments.
Foundation Mathematics Units 3 and 4 focus on providing students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, personal, further learning, community and global settings relevant to contemporary society. The areas of study for Units 3 and 4 are ‘Algebra, number and structure’, ‘Data analysis, probability and statistics’, ‘Discrete mathematics’ and ‘Space and measurement’. All four areas of study are to be completed over the two units, and content equivalent to two areas of study covered in each unit. The selected content for each unit should be developed using contexts present in students’ other studies, work and personal or other familiar situations, and in national and international contexts, events and developments.
Pre-Mathematical Methods
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Pre-Mathematical Methods is a year-long course that provides additional content for students to be extended in their mathematical studies. The course offers an opportunity for students to prepare for VCE Mathematics: Methods through the study of circular functions and equations, logarithms and logarithmic functions, application of surds and fractional indices, factorising and solving quadratic expressions, application of trigonometry to three dimensional problems involving cones, spheres and composite shapes, conditional, dependent and independent probability as well as distribution, variation and measurement error in data sets. The use of CAS technology is integrated throughout the course.
Please be aware that for entry into Units 3 & 4 VCE Specialist Mathematics, it is assumed that students have studied or are concurrently studying VCE Units 3 & 4 VCE Mathematical Methods.
Please note that as Pre-Mathematical Methods is an elective Mathematics subject and as such students who are undertaking Pre-Mathematical Methods are expected to complete their Core Mathematics subject concurrently
Please be aware that for entry into Units 3 & 4 VCE Specialist Mathematics, it is assumed that students have studied or are concurrently studying VCE Units 3 & 4 VCE Mathematical Methods.
Please note that as Pre-Mathematical Methods is an elective Mathematics subject and as such students who are undertaking Pre-Mathematical Methods are expected to complete their Core Mathematics subject concurrently
Mathematics
Mathematics
trade maths
business maths
business maths
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This mathematics subject focuses on the practical application of maths skills in the context of business and entrepreneurship, specifically incorporating Goods and Services Tax (GST) calculations. Students will learn essential mathematical concepts and techniques needed to run their own business or engage in business-related activities while accounting for GST. They will explore topics such as financial management, including calculating profit and loss, budgeting, and analysing percentage changes in sales and expenses while factoring in GST. Additionally, students will learn about pricing strategies, including calculating GST-inclusive and GST-exclusive prices. Through real-world scenarios and case studies, students will develop their mathematical problem-solving abilities and gain an understanding of how mathematics, including GST calculations, plays a crucial role in successful business operations. This subject aims to equip students with the necessary mathematical skills and knowledge to excel in the business world, specifically in handling GST calculations effectively.


Pre-MATHEMATICAL METHODS
mathematics
mathematics
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Acceleration Information: Acceleration in mathematics may include taking a myMAP level of core mathematics above a students' year level, or taking Pre-General Mathematics or Pre-Mathematical Methods prior to the fourth year of the myMAP program. Acceleration in mathematics will occur on an application basis. Students wishing to accelerate in mathematics must complete an acceleration application form, and discussions will take place between families and the school if the student is eligible for this based on their standardised testing results, learning habits and current mathematics achievement level. There are also some students who will be offered a chance to study an accelerated VCE class if appropriate. Please see the course builder for options across the myMAP years.
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