Final Preliminary Assessment Task Notification St Mary Star of the Sea College 2011 Course: Mathematics Date of Task: See Exam Timetable
Venue: See Exam Timetable
Topics: Arithmetic & Algebra Linear Functions and Lines Real Functions and their Geometric Representations Tangents and the Derivative Plane Geometry Trigonometric Ratios The Quadratic Polynomial
Task Task Number Weighting Timing
Total Marks
4 40% 2 hours + 5 minutes reading time 84 marks
2U Mathematics students only: Please note The Quadratic Polynomial Topic may include from photocopied booklet the following : Exercise 2.1, Exercise 2.3 , Exercise 2.3Q1-6 inclusive Extension 1 students only: Please note The Quadratic Polynomial Topic may include from Ex 10.1, 10.2 Q1a)-j) Q2 –Q7 Ex10.3 Q1-6 inclusive Component: Knowledge, understanding and skills 32 out of 40 % Reasoning, interpretative, explanatory and communication skills 8 out of 40 % Task Description: Written Examination Board Approved scientific calculators only (no graphics calculators allowed). Outcomes: P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8
provides reasoning to support conclusions which are appropriate to the context performs routine arithmetic and algebraic manipulation involving surds, simple rational expressions and trigonometric identities chooses and applies appropriate arithmetic, algebraic, graphical, trigonometric and geometric techniques understands the concept of a function and the relationship between a function and its graph relates the derivative of a function to the slope of its graph determines the derivative of a function through routine application and the rules of differentiation understands and uses the language and notation of calculus
Marking Criteria: You will be assessed on your ability to:
Calculate accurately and approximate appropriately Demonstrate knowledge and skills in topics as specified above and the ability to apply knowledge and
For illness/misadventure please phone college by 8.30am and obtain documented evidence. Hand-in task must be submitted at the student office by 9.00am. For in class assessment tasks ensure all equipment is in a plastic sleeve. All other personal items should be left at the front of room. Paper will be provided for all Mathematics assessment tasks Students must use student numbers for all tasks.
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skills Analyse mathematical information to draw conclusions and explain situations Justify answers using appropriate mathematical language, notation and symbols
For illness/misadventure please phone college by 8.30am and obtain documented evidence. Hand-in task must be submitted at the student office by 9.00am. For in class assessment tasks ensure all equipment is in a plastic sleeve. All other personal items should be left at the front of room. Paper will be provided for all Mathematics assessment tasks Students must use student numbers for all tasks.