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ACMEM078

calculate time intervals, such as time between, time ahead, time behind

This unit provides students with the mathematical skills and understanding to solve problems related to representing and comparing data, percentages, rates and ratios, the mathematics of finance, and time and motion. Teachers are encouraged to apply the …

Unit 2 | Essential Mathematics | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum

Unit 4 Essential Mathematics

This unit provides students with the mathematical skills and understanding to solve problems related to probability, Earth geometry and time zones, and loans and compound interest. Teachers are encouraged to apply the content of the three topics in this …

Unit 4 | Essential Mathematics | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum

ACMEM086

calculate speed, distance or time using the formula speed = distance/time

ACMEM162

understand the link between longitude and time

ACMEM088

interpret distance-versus-time graphs

ACMEM077

represent time using 12-hour and 24-hour clocks

ACMEM165

find time differences between two places on Earth

ACMEM164

solve problems involving Greenwich Mean Time and the International Date Line

ACMEM166

solve problems associated with time zones; for example, internet and phone usage

ACMEM167

solve problems relating to travelling east and west, incorporating time zone changes.

ACMEM175

investigate the effect of the interest rate and repayment amount on the time taken to repay a loan.

ACMEM076

use units of time, conversions between units, fractional, digital and decimal representations

ACMEM080

use several timetables and electronic technologies to plan the most time-efficient routes

ACMEM082

compare the time taken to travel a specific distance with various modes of transport

ACMEM087

calculate the time or costs for a journey from distances estimated from maps

Structure of Essential Mathematics Essential Mathematics

Essential Mathematics has four units each of which contains a number of topics. It is intended that the topics be taught in a context relevant to students’ needs and interests. In Essential Mathematics, students use their knowledge and skills to investigate …

Structure of Essential Mathematics | Essential Mathematics | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum

ACMEM163

solve problems involving time zones in Australia and in neighbouring nations, making any necessary allowances for daylight saving

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