Westlake Boys High School
Year 11 Mathematics Extension
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Davis.
Year 11 Elevate Mathematics Extension
This is the extension element of Year 11 Elevate Mathematics. Ākonga will cover the essentials of Mathematics and Statistics whilst also enriching and extending their learning.
Mathematics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in quantities, space, and time.
Statistics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in data.
Year 11 Mathematics will explore how these two disciplines are related, but involve different ways of thinking and solving problems. Ākonga on this course will learn how to apply their high-level thinking in both areas to ensure that they are best equipped with effective means for modelling, analysing, and interpreting the world in which they live, at the deepest level.
Ākonga can select this course provisionally and the Head of Faculty of Maths will make final decisions based on prior performance as well as teacher recommendations.
Common Q&A
Q: I wasn't in 10MATE, can I still get into Year 11 Extension?
A: Yes you can. With exceptional results across all of your Year 10 tests and End of Year Exams, along with a positive reference from your Year 10 teacher. You will also need to do some summer work to make sure you have seen some of the extension material that you have not covered in Year 10. Your year 10 teacher can share this with you on request.
Q: I find algebra hard but the rest of maths easy, is that a problem?
A: In short, yes. The algebra content covered in the Extension pathway will be challenging, especially if you have struggled at Year 10.
Q: Where does this course take me?
A: The extension pathway is designed to enrich your understanding of Mathematics and Statistics so that you are best prepared to continue in the Extension pathway in Year 12 and Year 13. Ultimately, we see Extension pathway ākonga aiming to achieve Scholarship in either Calculus or Statistics by the end of Year 13.
Assessment Structure
Term 1: Project
Term 2: Test (Mid Year Exam)
Term 3: Project
Term 4: Test (End of Year Exam)
Course Overview
Term 1
Geometry:
By the end of the term ākonga will be able to identify, describe, and use key features of geometric concepts in a variety of different contexts, with a focus on angle properties, transformations of shapes, and right-angled and non-right-angled triangles.
Term 2
Algebra, Number and Measurement:
By the end of the term ākonga will be able to apply and generalise key Algebra skills to a broad range of contexts including problems in Number and Measurement. Ākonga will be required to demonstrate extended and abstracted understanding of what they have learnt within a formal exam setting.
Term 3
Probability and Statistics:
By the end of the term ākonga should understand the fundamentals of experimental and theoretical probabilities including when conditions are applied. Ākonga will also be able to explore, collect and critically analyse a data set to answer an investigative question such as looking for a relationship between variables or making a comparison between groups.
Ākonga will be required to demonstrate this through a report to be presented in a format of their choice.
Term 4
Graphs and Algebra:
By the end of the term ākonga will have developed their algebraic understanding of graphs. They will be able to explain, interpret and communicate their working and reasoning when solving problems involving context. Ākonga will be assessed in a formal examination setting.
Entry Criteria
Entry is determined by Year 10 results.
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
As this course makes extensive use of digital learning material. It is expected that you will have a laptop or other suitable learning device available for each class when required.
Pathway
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.
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