School Certificate Assessment Task Notification 2011
Course: Mathematics Pathway: 5.3 Date of Task: Period: Venue:
As per the Examination Timetable As per Junior Examination Timetable As per Junior Examination Timetable
Topics:
Task
Non calculator Section: Mathematical skills and concepts taught thus far in Stage 5 (Years 9 & 10) Calculator section: Algebra and linear equations Surds Quadratic equations Sketching parabolas Trigonometry
Task Number
2
Weighting Timing Total Marks
30% 70 minutes + 5 minutes reading 60
Study Guide: These topics come from Chapters 1, 2, 4, 6 , 7. Outcomes:
The student: PAS5.2.1 Simplifies, expands and factorises algebraic expressions involving fractions and negative and fractional indices PAS5.3.1 Uses algebraic techniques to simplify expressions, expand binomial products and factorise quadratic expressions PAS5.3.2 Solves linear and quadratic equations and solves and graphs inequalities, and rearranges literal equations PAS5.3.4 Draws and interprets graphs of parabolas MS5.1.2 Applies trigonometry to solve problems, including those involving angles of elevation and depression. MS5.2.3 Applies trigonometry to solve problems, including those involving bearings MS5.3.2 Applies trigonometric relationships, sine rule, cosine rule and area rule in problem solving NS5.3.1 Performs operations with surds and indices Task Description: The paper will consist of 2 sections: Non-Calculator Section 20 minutes and 20 marks Calculator Section 50 minutes and 40 marks Equipment: Approved Scientific and Graphics Calculators are permitted in the Calculator Section only. Pens, Pencil, Ruler, Eraser and a geometry set.
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St Mary Star of the Sea College Mathematics Faculty