What is it and why should I do it?
Foundation Maths 3&4 builds on the work covered in General Maths Units 1&2.
Foundation Mathematics Units 3 and 4 focus on providing students with the mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding to solve problems in real contexts for a range of workplace, personal, further learning, community and global settings relevant to contemporary society. Some topics covered are Financial Maths, Measurement, Data Analysis Probability and Statistics and Algebra.
How much homework/study will I have?
All Unit 3 and 4 subjects require 3-5 hours of study per week..
Much of the essential practise exercise work will need to be completed for homework. It is expected that students will finish off work each night after class, and more homework will be required studying for tests and SACs.
What contributes to my study score?
3 SACs and 1 end of year Exam
SAC 1 – 4 hour Mathematical Investigation 20%
SAC 2 – 4 hour Mathematical Investigation 20%
SAC 3 – 4 hour Mathematical Investigation 20%
Exam – 2 hour with notes and scientific calculator 40%
How do I satisfactorily complete the unit?
To pass any VCE unit you need to demonstrate that you have met the Outcomes..
In Foundation Maths you meet the Outcomes primarily through your results on diagnostic topic tests (which tell you how you are going but don’t count towards your study score) and SACs.
Outcome 1: On completion of this unit the student should be able to define and explain key concepts as specified in the content from the areas of study, and apply a range of related mathematical routines and procedures to solve practical problems from a range of everyday and real-life contexts.
Outcome 2: On completion of this unit the student should be able to apply mathematical processes in non-routine practical contexts, including situations with some open-ended aspects requiring investigative, modelling or problem-solving techniques or approaches, and analyse and discuss these applications of mathematics.
Outcome 3: On completion of this unit the student should be able to apply computational thinking and use numerical, graphical, symbolic and statistical functionalities of technology to develop mathematical ideas, produce results and carry out analysis in practical situations requiring investigative, modelling or problem-solving techniques or approaches.