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Study Plan |
Study plan – Year 12 Methods |
| Objective: On completion of the course formative assessment a tailored study plan is created identifying the lessons requiring revision. |
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Data |
Bar Charts |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to organise, read and summarise information in column graphs. |
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Data |
Line graphs. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to organise, read and summarise information in line graphs. |
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Data |
Pie and bar graphs. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to organise, read and summarise information in pie and bar graphs. |
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Statistics |
Frequency distribution table |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to construct a frequency distribution table for raw data and interpret the table. |
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Statistics |
Frequency histograms and polygons |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to construct and interpret frequency histograms and polygons. |
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Statistics |
Relative frequency |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to collect, display and make judgements about data. |
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Statistics |
The range. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to determine the range of data in either raw form or in a frequency distribution table. |
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Statistic-probability |
The mode |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to find the mode from raw data, a frequency distribution table and polygon. |
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Statistic-probability |
The mean |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to calculate means from raw data and from a frequency table using an fx column. |
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Statistic-probability |
The median |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to determine the median of a set of raw scores |
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Statistic-probability |
Cumulative frequency |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to construct cumulative frequency columns, histograms and polygons. |
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Statistic-probability |
Calculating the median from a frequency distribution |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to determine the median from a cumulative frequency polygon. |
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Statistics – grouped data |
Calculating mean, mode and median from grouped data |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of identifying class centres, get frequency counts and determine the mean and mode values. |
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Statistics using a calculator |
Statistics and the student calculator |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of using a scientific calculator in statistics mode to calculate answers to statistical problems. |
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Statistics – Range and dispersion |
Range as a measure of dispersion |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to determine the range and using it in decision making. |
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Statistics – Spread |
Measures of spread |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find the standard deviation, using a data set or a frequency distribution table and calculator. |
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Statistics – Standard deviation |
Standard deviation applications |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use standard deviation as a measure of deviation from a mean. |
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Statistics – Standard deviation |
Normal distribution |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the standard deviation of a normal distribution to find the percentage of scores within ranges. |
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Statistics – Interquartile range |
Measures of spread: the interquartile range |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find the upper and lower quartiles and the interquartile range |
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Statistics |
Stem and Leaf Plots along with Box and Whisker Plots |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be familiar with vocabulary for statistics including quartiles, mode, median, range and the representation of this information on a Box and Whisker Plot. |
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Statistics |
Scatter Diagrams |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to construct scatter plots and draw conclusions from these. |
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Statistic-probability |
Probability of Simple Events |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to understand the probability of simple events. |
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Statistic-probability |
Rolling a pair of dice |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of ascertaining the probability of certain results when 2 dice are thrown simultaneously. |
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Statistic-probability |
Experimental probability |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to find the probabilities in an experimental trial. |
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Statistic-probability |
Tree diagrams – not depending on previous outcomes |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be confident in drawing tree diagrams to list outcomes of a multi stage probability problem and then finding probabilities of certain events not depending on previous outcomes. |
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Statistic-probability |
Tree diagrams – depending on previous outcomes |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be confident in drawing tree diagrams to list outcomes of other multi stage probability problems and then finding probabilities of certain events depending on previous outcomes. |
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Statistic-probability |
The complementary result .. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of ascertaining the probability of certain results where the complementary event is involved. |
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Statistic-probability |
P[A or B] When A and B are both mutually and NOT mutually exclusive |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to distinguish between mutually exclusive and non mutually exclusive events and be able to find the probabilities of both. |
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Statistic-probability |
Binomial Theorem – Pascal’s Triangle |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will use Pascal’s triangle and the binomial theorem to write the expansion of binomial expressions raised to integer powers. |
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Statistic-probability |
Binomial probabilities using the Binomial Theorem |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve certain types of probability questions using the binomial theorem |
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Statistic-probability |
Counting techniques and ordered selections – permutations |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be competent in using some new counting techniques used for solving probability. |
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Statistic-probability |
Unordered selections – combinations |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the formula, n c r both with and without a calculator and be able to use it to solve probability problems where unordered selections happen. |
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Coordinate Geometry-gradient |
Gradient |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to calculate the gradient of a line given its inclination, or angle to the positive direction of the x-axis; or its rise and run. |
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Coordinate Geometry-gradient |
Gradient formula. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to calculate the gradient of a line given any two points on the line and also be capable of checking whether 3 or more points lie on the same line and what an unknown point will make to parallel lines. |
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Coordinate Geometry-straight line |
The straight line. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to draw a line which is parallel to either axis and comment on its gradient, where that gradient exists. |
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Coordinate Geometry-slope, etc. |
Lines through the origin. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to draw a line which passes through the origin of the form y=mx and comment on its gradient compared to the gradients of other lines through the origin and use the information to solve problems. |
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Coordinate Geometry-equation of line |
General form of a line and the x and y Intercepts. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to change the equation of a straight line from the form, written as y=mx+c, into the general form and vice versa. |
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Coordinate Geometry-intercept |
Slope intercept form of a line. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find the slope and intercept given the equation and given the slope and intercept, derive the equation. |
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Coordinate Geometry-point slope |
Point slope form of a line |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to derive the equation of a straight line given the gradient and a point on the line. |
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Co-ordinate Geometry-Two point formula |
Two point formula: equation of a line which joins a pair of points. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to calculate the equation of a line given any two named points on the line. |
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Logarithms-Log laws |
Laws of logarithms. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be familiar with 5 logarithm laws. |
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Logarithms-Log laws expansion |
Using the log laws to expand logarithmic expressions. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the log laws to expand logarithmic expressions. |
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Logarithms-Log laws simplifying |
Using the log laws to simplify expressions involving logarithms. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to simplify logarithmic expressions using the log laws. |
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Logarithms-Log laws numbers |
Using the log laws to find the logarithms of numbers. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have an enhanced understanding of the use of the log laws and be able to do more applications with numerical examples. |
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Logarithms-Equations and logs |
Equations involving logarithms. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve equations with log terms. |
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Logarithms-Logs to solve equations |
Using logarithms to solve equations. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use logarithms to solve index equations with the assistance of a calculator. |
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Logarithms-Change base formula |
Change of base formula |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have seen the change of base formula for logarithms and be capable of using it to change the logarithm of one base to another base. |
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Logarithms-Graph-log curve |
The graph of the logarithmic curve |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to draw a logarithmic curve to a given base and know the general properties of log curves. |
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Logarithms-Log curves |
Working with log curves. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve problems with log curves |
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Exponential function |
The exponential function. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to graph any equation in the form y equals a to the power x, where a is any positive real number apart from 1. |
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Log functions |
Logarithmic functions. |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to define basic logarithmic functions and describe the relationship between logarithms and exponents including graph logarithmic functions. The student will understand the relationship between logarit |
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Sequences and Series |
General sequences. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to work out a formula from a given number pattern and then be able to find particular terms of that sequence using the formula. |
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Sequences and Series |
Finding Tn given Sn. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the concept that the sum of n terms of a series minus the sum of n minus one terms will yield the nth term. |
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Arithmetic Progression |
The arithmetic progression |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to test if a given sequence is an Arithmetic Progression or not and be capable of finding a formula for the nth term, find any term in the A.P. and to solve problems involving these concepts. |
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Arithmetic Progression |
Finding the position of a term in an A.P. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve many problems involving finding terms of an Arithmetic Progression. |
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Arithmetic Progression |
Given two terms of A.P., find the sequence. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find any term of an Arithmetic Progression when given two terms |
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Arithmetic Progression |
Arithmetic means |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to make an arithmetic progression between two given terms. This could involve finding one, two, or even larger number of arithmetic means. |
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Arithmetic Progression |
The sum to n terms of an A.P. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the formulas for the sum of an Arithmetic Progression and how to use them in solving problems. |
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Geometric Progression |
The geometric progression. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to test if a given sequence is a Geometric Progression or not and be capable of finding a formula for the nth term, find any term in the G.P. and to solve problems involving these concepts. |
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Sequences and Series-Compound interest |
Compound interest |
| Objective: On completion of the G.P. lesson the student will understand the compound interest formula and how to use it and adjust the values of r and n, if required, for different compounding periods. |
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Functions |
Functions combinations |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to perform operations with functions while working with their domains. |
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Functions |
Composition of functions |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand composition of functions or a function of a function. |
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Functions |
Inverse functions |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to find inverse functions, use the notation correctly and the horizontal line test will be used. |
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Functions |
Rational functions Part 1 |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to work with the division of functions and to interpret this on the coordinate number plane showing vertical and horizontal asymptotes. |
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Functions |
Rational functions Part 2 |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the degree of polynomials and polynomial division to assist in graphing rational functions on the coordinate number plane showing vertical, horizontal and slant asymptotes. |
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Functions |
Parametric equations (Stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to eliminate the parameter from a set of equations and identify appropriate restrictions on the domain and range. |
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Functions |
Polynomial addition etc in combining and simplifying functions (Stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have multiple techniques to understand and construct graphs using algebra. |
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Calculus |
Limits |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve problems using limiting sum rule. |
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Calculus=1st prin |
Differentiation from first principles. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able apply the first principles (calculus) formula to find the gradient of a tangent at any point on a continuous curve. |
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Calculus=1st prin |
Differentiation of y = x to the power of n. |
| Objective: On completion of the Calculus lesson the student will be able to differentiate a number of expressions involving x raised to the power of n. |
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Calculus-differential, integ |
Meaning of dy over dx – equations of tangents and normals. |
| Objective: On completion of the Calculus lesson the student will be able to apply differentiation and algebra skills to find the equation of the tangent and the normal to a point on a curve. |
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Calculus-differential, integ |
Function of a function rule, product rule, quotient rule. |
| Objective: On completion of the Calculus lesson the student will understand how to use the chain rule, the product rule and the quotient rule. |
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Calculus-differential, integ |
Increasing, decreasing and stationary functions. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to find the first derivative of various functions, and use it in various situations to identify increasing, decreasing and stationary functions. |
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Calculus |
First Derivative – turning points and curve sketching |
| Objective: On completion of the Calculus lesson the student will be able to use the first derivative to find and identify the nature of stationary points on a curve. |
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Calculus – Maxima minima |
Practical applications of maxima and minima |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to apply calculus to a suite of simple maxima or minima problems. |
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Simultaneous equns |
Simultaneous equations |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve 2 equations with 2 unknown variables by the substitution method. |
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Simultaneous equns |
Elimination method |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve 2 equations with 2 unknown variables by the elimination method. |
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Simultaneous equns |
Elimination method part 2 |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to solve all types of simultaneous equations with 2 unknown variables by the elimination method. |
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Simultaneous equns |
Applications of simultaneous equations |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to derive simultaneous equations from a given problem and then solve those simultaneous equations. |
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Matrices |
Basic concepts – Matrices |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have had an introduction to matrices |
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Matrices |
Addition and subtraction of matrices |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to recognise when addition and subtraction of matrices is possible, and perform these operations. |
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Matrices |
Scalar matrix multiplication |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to perform scalar multiplication of a matrix. |
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Matrices |
Multiplication of one matrix by another matrix |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to state whether matrix by matrix multiplication is possible, predict the order of the answer matrix, and then perform matrix by matrix multiplication. |
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Matrices |
Translation in the number plane |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to place ordered pairs into a matrix, then perform translation by addition using a transformation matrix, then extract ordered pairs from an answer matrix. |
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Matrices |
Translation by matrix multiplication |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to convert ordered pairs to elements of a matrix, multiply matrices together, where possible, and interpret the answer matrix on a number plane. |
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Transformations |
Special transformations – reflections, rotations and enlargements. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to perform transformations: to rotate, reflect and change the size of various shapes and or points where applicable. |
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Vectors |
Vectors |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to represent a vector in matrix and diagrammatic form, as well as add two vectors using matrices and/or a diagram. |
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Simultaneous equations |
Number of solutions (Stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson of the lesson the student will identify simultaneous equations that are consistent, inconsistent or the same. |
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Vectors |
2 vector addition in 2 and 3D (stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand and use component forms for vector resolution. |
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Linear systems |
Optimal solutions (Stage 2) – Vectors |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the process of linear programming to find optimal solutions. |
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Linear systems |
Linear systems with matrices (Stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will process matrices formed from linear systems of equations. |
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Linear systems |
Row-echelon form (Stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will process matrices formed from linear systems of equations using the row-echelon form. |
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Linear systems |
Gauss Jordan elimination method (Stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will process matrices formed from linear systems of equations using the Gauss Jordan elimination method. |
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Co-ordinate Geometry-Inequalities |
Inequalities on the number plane. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to derive the expression for an inequality given its graph. The student will also be able to solve some problems using inequalities. |
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Exam |
Exam – Year 12 Methods |
| Objective: Exam |
