This is an accelerated unit designed to provide a challenge to students of high mathematical aptitude. Successful completion of this unit will allow students to undertake MACX1 Accelerated 9 in Semester 2. 

Students will be able to: explain how to solve a problem; have an understanding of the use of integers involving the four processes; be able to solve problems involving fractions, decimals and percentages, including those requiring converting and comparing, and judge the reasonableness of results using techniques such as rounding; describe and use generalisations of the index laws with positive integral indices; solve problems involving the use of rates and ratios; create, solve and interpret linear equations including those using realistic contexts using algebraic and graphical techniques; plot graphs of linear functions and use these to find solutions of equations including using ICT; compare theoretical and experimental probabilities and use tree diagrams; calculate the surface area and volume of a variety of 3D shapes; and represent scale factors, draw and read maps, and use compass bearings.

The unit cost indicated is the 2024 fee. Please note that all unit fees are currently being reviewed and 2025 costs will be provided once approved by School Council.

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