Unit 4 Mathematical Methods
The calculus in this unit deals with derivatives of logarithmic functions. In probability and statistics, continuous random variables and their applications are introduced and the normal distribution is used in a variety of contexts. The study of statistical …
Unit 4 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
Units 3 and 4 Mathematical Methods Achievement Standard
demonstrates knowledge of concepts of functions, integration and distributions in routine and non-routine problems in a variety of contexts selects and applies techniques in functions, integration and distributions to solve routine and non-routine problems …
Units 3 and 4 | Achievement standards | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
Rationale Mathematical Methods
Mathematics is the study of order, relation and pattern. From its origins in counting and measuring it has evolved in highly sophisticated and elegant ways to become the language now used to describe much of the modern world. Statistics is concerned with …
Rationale | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
Structure of Mathematical Methods Mathematical Methods
Mathematical Methods is organised into four units. The topics broaden students’ mathematical experience and provide different scenarios for incorporating mathematical arguments and problem solving. The units provide a blending of algebraic and geometric …
Structure of Mathematical Methods | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM017
recognise features of the graphs of \(y=x^3\), \(y=a{(x-b)}^3+c\) and \(y=k(x-a)(x-b)(x-c)\), including shape, intercepts and behaviour as \(x\rightarrow\infty\) and \(x\rightarrow-\infty\)
ACMMM017 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM106
apply the product, quotient and chain rule to differentiate functions such as \(xe^x\), \(\tan x,\), \(\frac1{x^n}\), \(x\sin x,\text{ }e^{-x}\sin x\) and \(f(ax+b)\)
ACMMM106 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM037
examine amplitude changes and the graphs of \(y=a\sin x\) and \(y=a\cos x\)
ACMMM037 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM036
recognise the graphs of \(y=\sin x,\;y=\cos x,\) and \(y=\tan x\) on extended domains
ACMMM036 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM039
examine phase changes and the graphs of \(y=\sin{(x+c)}\), \(y=\cos{(x+c)}\) and \(y=\tan{(x+c)}\) and the relationships \(\sin\left(x+\frac\pi2\right)=\cos x\) and \(\cos\left(x-\frac\pi2\right)=\sin x\)
ACMMM039 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM065
recognise the qualitative features of the graph of \(y=a^x(a>0)\) including asymptotes, and of its translations \(y=a^x+b\) and \(y=a^{x+c}\)
ACMMM065 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM082
define the derivative \(f'\left(x\right)\) as \(\lim_{h\rightarrow0}\frac{f\left(x+h\right)-f(x)}h\)
ACMMM082 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM007
recognise features of the graphs of \(y=x^2\), \(y=a{(x-b)}^2+c\), and \(y=a\left(x-b\right)\left(x-c\right)\) including their parabolic nature, turning points, axes of symmetry and intercepts
ACMMM007 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM079
use the notation \(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}\) for the difference quotient \(\frac{f\left(x+h\right)-f(x)}h\) where \(y=f(x)\)
ACMMM079 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM080
interpret the ratios \(\frac{f\left(x+h\right)-f(x)}h\) and \(\frac{\delta y}{\delta x}\) as the slope or gradient of a chord or secant of the graph of \(y=f(x)\)
ACMMM080 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM088
establish the formula \(\frac d{dx}\left(x^n\right)=nx^{n-1}\) for positive integers \(n\) by expanding \({(x+h)}^n\) or by factorising \({(x+h)}^n-x^n\)
ACMMM088 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM159
define the natural logarithm \(\ln x=\log_ex\)
ACMMM159 | Content Descriptions | Unit 4 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM025
examine translations and the graphs of \(y=f\left(x\right)+a\) and \(y=f(x+b)\)
ACMMM025 | Content Descriptions | Unit 1 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM078
use the Leibniz notation \(\delta x\) and \(\delta y\) for changes or increments in the variables \(x\) and \(y\)
ACMMM078 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM100
establish and use the formula \(\frac d{dx}\left(e^x\right)=e^x\)
ACMMM100 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM116
establish and use the formula \(\int x^ndx=\frac1{n+1}x^{n+1}+c\) for \(n\neq-1\)
ACMMM116 | Content Descriptions | Unit 3 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum