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This is the course outline for the General Maths Units 3 and 4 course.
General Mathematics Units 3 and 4 focus on the real-life application of mathematics. You will study two main areas: Data Analysis, Probability and Statistics, and Discrete Mathematics.
In Unit 3, you will explore Data Analysis along with Recursion and Financial Modelling. In Unit 4, your focus shifts to Matrices and Networks and Decision Mathematics. These topics are practical and designed to help you model, solve, and interpret problems that reflect real-world contexts.
You are expected to draw on knowledge and skills from Units 1 and 2, as these provide essential background for the key content and learning outcomes in Units 3 and 4.
Throughout these units, you will apply a range of mathematical techniques and processes, including arithmetic with rational and real numbers, working with sets, tables, matrices, diagrams, networks, and algorithms. You'll also engage in algebraic manipulation, solving recurrence relations, and using equations and graphs to represent problems and solutions.
You should be confident in mental calculations and written methods for estimation and computation. Additionally, you will use technology—such as graphing tools, spreadsheets, and financial or statistical software—to support your learning, mathematical reasoning, and assessment tasks.
To be awarded a satisfactory result for a unit, you need to demonstrate the required outcomes. Your teacher will provide a variety of learning activities and assessment tasks to give you different opportunities to show your understanding of the key knowledge and skills.
The listed areas of study, along with the key knowledge and key skills for each outcome, will guide the course design and the tasks you'll complete throughout the unit.
Your level of achievement in Units 3 and 4 is determined by a combination of School-assessed Coursework and end-of-year examinations.
School-assessed Coursework for Unit 3 contributes 24% to your final study score, and School-assessed Coursework for Unit 4 contributes 16%.
The remaining 60% of your study score comes from two end-of-year examinations, each worth 30%.
Examination 1 consists of multiple-choice questions that assess your understanding of mathematical concepts, models, and techniques, as well as your ability to reason, interpret, and apply knowledge across all areas of study.
Examination 2 requires written responses and is designed to assess how well you can select and apply mathematical ideas to solve extended application problems in a variety of contexts.
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