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Study Plan |
Study plan – High School – Year III – Humanities |
| Objective: On completion of the course formative assessment a tailored study plan is created identifying the lessons requiring revision. |
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Rules for indices/exponents |
Adding indices when multiplying terms with the same base |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to use the index law of addition of powers when multiplying terms with the same base. |
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Rules for indices/exponents |
Subtracting indices when dividing terms with the same base |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to use the index law of subtraction of powers when dividing terms with the same base. |
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Rules for indices/exponents |
Multiplying indices when raising a power to a power |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will use the law of multiplication of indices when raising a power to a power. |
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Rules for indices/exponents |
Multiplying indices when raising to more than one term |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use the law of multiplication of indices when raising more than one term to the same power. |
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Rules for indices/exponents |
Terms raised to the power of zero |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will learn how to evaluate or simplify terms that are raised to the power of zero. |
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Rules for indices/exponents |
Negative Indices |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to evaluate or simplify expressions containing negative indices. |
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Fractional indices/exponents |
Fractional indices |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to evaluate or simplify expressions containing fractional indices. |
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Fractional indices/exponents |
Complex fractions as indices |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will know how to evaluate or simplify expressions containing complex fractional indices. |
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Graphing binomials |
Binomial products. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the term binomial product and be capable of expanding and simplifying an expression. |
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Graphing binomials |
Binomial products with negative multiplier |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand specific terms and be prepared to expand and simplify different monic binomial products. |
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Graphing binomials |
Binomial products [non-monic]. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson, the student will have examined more complex examples with binomial products. |
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Squaring binomial |
Squaring a binomial. [monic] |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student should understand the simple one-step process of squaring a monic binomial. |
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Squaring binomial |
Squaring a binomial [non-monic]. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will apply the same rule that is used with monic binomials. |
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Factorising |
Expansions leading to the difference of two squares |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand expansions leading to differences of 2 squares. |
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Algebraic expressions-products |
Products in simplification of algebraic expressions |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand simplification of algebraic expressions in step-by-step processing. |
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Algebraic expressions-larger expansions |
Algebraic Expressions – Larger expansions. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of expanding larger algebraic expressions. |
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Algebra-highest common factor |
Highest common factor. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of turning a simple algebraic expression into the product of a factor in parentheses and identifying the highest common factors of the whole expression. |
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Factors by grouping |
Factors by grouping. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to complete the process given just two factors for the whole expression. |
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Difference of 2 squares |
Difference of two squares |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student understand the difference of two squares and be capable of recognising the factors. |
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Common fact and diff |
Common factor and the difference of two squares |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be aware of common factors and recognise the difference of two squares. |
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Sum/diff 2 cubes |
Sum and difference of two cubes. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be cognisant of the sum and difference of 2 cubes and be capable of factorising them. |
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Algebraic fractions |
Simplifying algebraic fractions. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student should be familiar with all of the factorisation methods presented to this point. |
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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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Conic sections |
Hyperbola |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will identify focus, vertices, axes and asymptotes of a hyperbola. |
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Logarithms-Power of 2 |
Powers of 2. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student should be able to convert between logarithmic statements and index statements to the power of 2. |
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Logarithms-Equations and logs |
Equations of type log x to the base 3 = 4. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have an enhanced understanding of the definition of a logarithm and how to use it to find an unknown variable which in this case is the number from which the logarithm evolves. |
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Logarithms-Equations and logs |
Equations of type log 32 to the base x = 5. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have an enhanced understanding of the definition of a logarithm and how to use it to find an unknown variable which in this case is the base from which the number came. |
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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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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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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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Geometric Progression |
Finding the position of a term in a G.P. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand how to find terms in a geometric progression and how to apply it different types of problems. |
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Geometric Progression |
Given two terms of G.P., find the sequence. |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to solve all problems involving finding the common ratio of a Geometric Progression. |
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Sequences and Series-Geometric means |
Geometric means. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to make a geometric progression between two given terms. This could involve finding one, two, or even larger number of geometric means. |
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Sequences and Series-Sum of gp |
The sum to n terms of a G.P. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the formulas and how to use them to solve problems in summing terms of a Geometric Progression (G.P). |
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Sequences and Series-Sigma notation |
Sigma notation |
| Objective: On completion of the G.P. lesson the student will be familiar with the sigma notation and how it operates. |
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Sequences and Series-Sum-infinity |
Limiting sum or sum to infinity. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have learnt the formula for the limiting sum of a G.P., the conditions for it to exist and how to apply it to particular problems. |
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Sequences and Series-Recurring decimal infinity |
Recurring decimals and the infinite G.P. |
| Objective: On completion of the G.P. lesson the student will have understood how to convert any recurring decimal to a rational number. |
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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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Sequences and Series-Superannuation |
Superannuation. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will understand the method of finding the accumulated amount of a superannuation investment using the sum formula for a G.P. |
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Sequences and Series-Time payments |
Time payments. |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will have examined examples carefully and be capable of setting out the long method of calculating a regular payment for a reducible interest loan. |
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Sequences and Series |
Applications of arithmetic sequences |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be capable of problems involving practical situations with arithmetic series. |
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Logic |
Inductive and deductive reasoning |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will understand and use the terms hypothesis, conclusion, inductive and deductive. |
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Logic |
Definition and use of counter examples |
| Objective: On completion of this lesson the student will be able to create counter examples to statements. |
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Logic |
Indirect proofs |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to use indirect proofs by assuming the opposite of the statement being proved. |
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Logic |
Mathematical induction |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to perform the process of mathematical induction for simple series. |
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Logic |
Conditional statements (converse, inverse and contrapositive) (Stage 2) |
| Objective: On completion of the lesson the student will be able to form related conditional statements. |
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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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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 – 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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Exam |
Exam – High School – Year III – Humanities |
| Objective: Exam |
