HSC Mathematics Advanced

Assessment 1
Mathematical Applications Project 2023

Date Issued: 30 January 2023 Marks: 20

Date Due: 6 March 2023 (before 4:45pm) Weighting: 25

Outcomes:
MA12-9, MA12-10 plus one additional syllabus outcome of student’s choice

TASK:

You are to research and investigate how one area of the syllabus is applied in real world
applications.

Part A
You are to create some form of presentation to teach about this topic
This could be through:
● Live presentation in class (with PowerPoint or poster)
● Guided worksheets or
● Video presentation

Your presentation should include the following components:

A description of the real world application (e.g. real world problem that mathematics is used for)
An explanation of how the mathematics is applied to this real world problem
2 worked examples with guidance on how to apply the mathematics to real world problems within
the area
A discussion of the benefit of Mathematics in this Industry area

Part B
You should also create a worksheet that the class can practice what they have learnt from this
concept.
This worksheet should include 5 example questions that relate to the real world problem of
interest and should be achievable following your guided instructions.

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Examples of applications you might like to explore:

● How calculus is applied to epidemiology (the study of diseases in populations) in

order to model and predict spread of diseases

● How Mathematics is used in data analytics in order to make smart decisions about
an individual based on their computer browsing history

● Mathematical principles reflected in nature (e.g. growth of plants, Fibonacci

sequences etc and why they occur)

Interesting Resources to look at:

Calculus of Epidemiology:
https://prezi.com/hxntt7w_khh7/the-calculus-of-epidemiology/

Plant growth:
https://www.khanacademy.org/math/math-for-fun-and-glory/vi-hart/spirals-
fibonacci/v/doodling-in-math-spirals-fibonacci-and-being-a-plant-1-of-3

Submission Details:
● Upload or email presentation to Canvas/Edumate/yimin.jiang3@tafensw.edu.au
including all handouts, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
● Present in class before due date if this is your chosen presentation method

Referencing:

Make sure all resources are acknowledged and referenced in your assignment.

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 Marking Criteria:
Outcome 5-6
MA12-4 applies the concepts and Your project should relate to one of these outcomes.
techniques of arithmetic and geometric
sequences and series in the solution of Your marks for this outcome will depend upon the depth of knowledge and understanding of the
problems concepts you have demonstrated in your presentation
OR Demonstrates thorough
MA12-5 applies the concepts and depth of knowledge of the
techniques of periodic functions in the application of this area of
solution of problems involving mathematics through both
trigonometric graphs discussion of the use of this
Mathematics and the
OR explanation of its
MA12-6 applies appropriate application in real world
differentiation methods to solve scenario
problems
OR Provides thorough
MA12-7 applies the concepts and explanation of the
techniques of indefinite and definite application of the
integrals in the solution of problems mathematics in order to
assist others understanding
OR
MA12-8
solves problems using appropriate
statistical processes
MA12-9 chooses and uses Provides well thought out
appropriate technology effectively presentation with
in a range of contexts, models and appropriate choice of
delivery technologies
applies critical thinking to
(video, PowerPoint, poster,
recognise appropriate times for worksheet etc) suitable for
such use the teaching of the
concepts.
Uses multiple and additional
forms of presentation
technologies to assist in
presentation (e.g. but not
limited to computer
models/videos PowerPoint
and worksheet)
Uses appropriate
mathematical processes to
address the topic.
Concepts delivered that fit
within the scope of the
syllabus and are achievable
and appropriate for the
audience.
MA12-10 constructs arguments to Clear and thorough worked
prove and justify results and solutions that are explained
provides reasoning to support very well and allowing for
effective understanding of
conclusions which are appropriate
the concepts.
to the context
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Marks
3-4
Demonstrates sound
depth of knowledge of the
application of this area of
mathematics through both
discussion of the use of
this Mathematics and the
explanation of its
application in real world
scenario
Provides explanation of
the application of the
mathematics in order to
assist others
understanding
Provides suitable
presentation with some
choice of delivery (video,
PowerPoint, poster,
worksheet etc) suitable for
the teaching of the
concepts.
Uses at least 2 forms of
presentation technologies
(e.g. PowerPoint and
worksheet)
Uses mathematical
processes to address the
topic.
Concepts delivered that
generally fit within the
scope of the syllabus and
are mostly achievable and
appropriate for the
audience.
Worked solutions that are
reasonably explained and
assist with understanding
of the concepts.
1-2 0
Demonstrates some Presentation
knowledge of the does not contain
application of this links to
area of mathematics mathematics
through both
discussion of the use
of this Mathematics
and the explanation
of its application in
real world scenario
Provides some
explanation of the
application of the
mathematics
Choice of No use of
presentation delivery technology
not effectively evident
meeting the needs of
the presentation
(video, PowerPoint,
poster, worksheet
etc), limiting the
teaching of the
concepts.
Uses only one form of
presentation (e.g.
PowerPoint or
worksheet)
Limited explanation of
mathematical
processes.
Concepts delivered
beyond syllabus
content and not
always achievable or
appropriate for the
audience
Limited worked No worked
solutions that are solutions given
lacking explanation or no
which limit explanation of
understanding of the solutions given.
concepts.