MATHEMATICS Year 9 Maths Elective Connections in Maths Learning Focus This course studies how connections can be described in Mathematics by investigating the concepts of Networks, Matrices, Logic, Algorithms and Transformations of functions as well as extending student’s skills in using algebra to solve problems. Students will learn through enquiry, problem solving and the analysis of patterns and relationships. This elective covers different topics to those studied in 9 Maths and 9 Laurel Mathematics courses. Connections in Mathematics introduces ideas that will be studied in the VCE Mathematics studies of General Mathematics, Mathematical Methods and Specialist Mathematics. Connections in Mathematics is open to any Year 9 student who enjoys mathematics and has an interest in studying VCE Mathematics eventually in their Year 11 and Year 12. This is an enrichment elective providing students with a broader understanding of Mathematics, particularly how maths can be used to explain relationships and connections. Victorian Curriculum strands This elective is designed to build students mathematical proficiencies of Understanding, Fluency, Problem Solving and Reasoning. These are fundamental to learning mathematics and working mathematically. These skills apply to each of the three strands “Number and Algebra”, “Measurement and Geometry” and “Statistics and Probability” The content is taken from the proposed Australian Curriculum and introduces concepts covered in 10 Mathematics, and various VCE studies. Students will be able to: • Describe a network using appropriate Mathematical terms. • Identify circuits, paths and walks and other concepts related to Networks. • Solve problems using networks and look at Seven Bridges of Königsberg problem to explore graph theory and Euler's rule. • Name and create types of matrices. • Add, multiply, subtract and find the inverse of a matrices. • Use matrices to explain a situation and solve problems. • Use logic and develop their Heuristic strategies to solve problems. • Look at “and” and “or” gates to predict outcomes. • Using technology graph different functions. • Use algorithms to solve problems and, or write programs. • Explain graphically transformations (dilations, reflections and translations) of different types of functions in words. Assessment: • Competency based tasks • Investigations and Assignments • Tests
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