ASSESSMENT TASK NOTIFICATION

DEPARTMENT Mathematics COURSE Year 10 Core 2 and 3

Mathematics

TASK NO 4 WEIGHTING 25%

DUE DATE Wednesday 11th November – Week 5. Period 6 or 7. During normal

timetabled Mathematics lesson.
TIME ALLOWED: 40 MINUTES

DESCRIPTION OF TASK
Short Answer Assessment Task. The topic to be assessed are:

1. Algebraic Expressions and Indices – Chapter 3 A - I

2. Financial Mathematics – Chapter 1
3. Measurement – Chapter 2
4. Probability – Chapter 4
5. Equations, Formula and Inequalities – Chapter 9
6. Single variable and Bivariate Statistics – Chapter 5
7. Right Angled Triangles – Chapter 8 and Trigonometry Supplement
8. Linear Relationships – Chapter 6 (excluding 6J)

Chapters listed are to be used as reference only.

INSTRUCTIONS
 Students are to bring with them a calculator, their geometry set, ruler, lead pencil, eraser, writing pens and
sharpener. Students are not permitted to borrow any equipment from teachers or other students on the day of
the exam.
 Students are permitted to bring one A4 page of handwritten notes into the exam (they may write on both sides
of the paper). This will not be assessed.

IMPORTANT
It is your responsibility to ensure that you reschedule any music lessons or appointments with the counsellor that
clash with the date of this assessment task. Failure to do so will not be considered as a misadventure. Please refer
to the assessment and related policies for further details.
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SYLLABUS OUTCOMES
MA5.2-8NA solves linear and simple quadratic equations, linear inequalities and linear simultaneous equations,
using analytical and graphical techniques
MA5.2-17SP describes and calculates probabilities in multi-step chance experiments
MA5.1-1WM uses appropriate terminology, diagrams and symbols in mathematical contexts
MA5.1-3WM provides reasoning to support conclusions that are appropriate to the context
MA5.2-1WM selects appropriate notations and conventions to communicate mathematical ideas and solutions
MA5.2-3WM constructs arguments to prove and justify results
MA5.3-1WM uses and interprets formal definitions and generalisations when explaining solutions and/or
conjectures
MA5.3-2WM generalises mathematical ideas and techniques to analyse and solve problems efficiently
MA5.3-3WM uses deductive reasoning in presenting arguments and formal proofs

SUGGESTED STRATEGIES FOR PREPARATION

 Complete chapter reviews
 Complete practice papers and online revision material
 Ask teacher for resources and assistance
 Attend after school Mathematics tutorials