Mathematical Methods Computer Algebra System (CAS)

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Accreditation period - Units 1-4: 2006-2014

The accreditation period has been extended until 31 December 2014.

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Curriculum

• Study Design (March 2010, PDF - 2MB)
  Details on areas of study, outcomes and assessment for Mathematics Units 1-4.
• Study Summary (June 2010, DOC - 72KB)
  A summary of the VCE Mathematics Study Design for 2006-2014.
• Credit towards satisfactory completion of the VCE
  There are no restrictions on the number of Mathematics units for which students may obtain credit towards satisfactory completion of the VCE.
  As published in the VCAA Bulletin, July 10, p.6.

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Assessment

• Assessment Handbook (updated August 2010, DOC - 315KB)
  Contains assessment advice for both School-assessed Coursework and the examinations.
• Examination Reports
  Find past exams and sample exams for Mathematical Methods (CAS).
• Use of Calculators in Exams
  Information about the use of calculators in VCE Mathematics examinations.
• Examination formula sheet 2010
  As published in the VCAA Bulletin, June 2010, p.8.
• Computer based examination trial

 

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Support Material

• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF - 90KB)
  Based on queries raised during implementation of Mathematical Methods (CAS) Units 1 and 2 2009, and Units 3 and 4 from 2010.
• Coursework support materials CD-ROM resource
  The CD-ROM was distributed to schools in 2005.
• Mathematical Methods (CAS) teacher support resources
  The CD-ROM was distributed to schools in 2004.

Schools that do not have copies of these materials should contact the VCAA Mathematics Curriculum Manager, Dr David Leigh-Lancaster, email: leigh-lancaster.david.d@edumail.vic.gov.au or telephone: (03) 9651 4537.