Unit 2 Mathematical Methods
The algebra section of this unit focuses on exponentials and logarithms. Their graphs are examined and their applications in a wide range of settings are explored. Arithmetic and geometric sequences are introduced and their applications are studied. Rates …
Unit 2 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM086
estimate numerically the value of a derivative, for simple power functions
ACMMM086 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM067
solve equations involving exponential functions using technology, and algebraically in simple cases.
ACMMM067 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM070
use arithmetic sequences in contexts involving discrete linear growth or decay, such as simple interest
ACMMM070 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM096
solve optimisation problems arising in a variety of contexts involving simple polynomials on finite interval domains.
ACMMM096 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM097
calculate anti-derivatives of polynomial functions and apply to solving simple problems involving motion in a straight line.
ACMMM097 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum
ACMMM095
sketch curves associated with simple polynomials; find stationary points, and local and global maxima and minima; and examine behaviour as \(x\rightarrow\infty\) and \(x\rightarrow-\infty\)
ACMMM095 | Content Descriptions | Unit 2 | Mathematical Methods | Mathematics | Senior secondary curriculum