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Units 3 and 4

FURTHER MATHEMATICS
Introduction
Mathematics is the study of function and pattern in number,
logic, space and structure. It provides both a framework for
thinking and a means of symbolic communication that is
powerful, logical, concise and unambiguous. Essential
mathematical activities include abstracting, proving, applying,
investigating, modelling and problem solving.
All students will engage in the following mathematical
activities:
1.

2.

3.

Apply knowledge and skills: learning and practicing

mathematical algorithms, routines and techniques and
using them to solve standard problems.
Model, investigate and solve problems: creative
application of mathematical knowledge and skills in
unfamiliar situations.
Use technology: effective and appropriate use of
technology in mathematics and its applications.

Further Maths Course Content:

Further Maths Units 3 & 4 consists of a core unit and two
modules chosen by the school:
Core:

Data Analysis

Modules: # 1 - Matrices
# 2 - Networks and Decision Mathematics

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Outcomes
Both units have three outcomes:
1.
Define and explain key concepts, in relation to the topics from the selected areas
of study, and apply a range of related mathematical routines and procedures.
2.
Apply mathematical processes in non-routine contexts and analyse and discuss
these applications of mathematics.
3.
Use technology to produce results and carry out analysis in situations requiring
problem-solving, modeling or investigative technique or approaches.

Assessment Structure:
Unit 3, the CORE SAC is worth 60% of the 34% and Unit 4 is 40% of the 34% allocated
for School Assessed Coursework mark allocation.
Unit 3;
Core Data Analysis
-

SAC1 : Application Task over 4 x 75 minute

sessions (on chap 1-7)

SAC2: Modelling/Problem Solving Task over 2 x

75 minute sessions (on chapters 8-10)

SAC3: Modelling/Problem Solving Task over 2 x

75 minute sessions (on chap11-13)

Unit 4:
Module #1: Matrices

Module #2 : Networks
-

SAC4: Modelling/Problem Solving Task over 2 x

75 minute sessions (on chap14-16)

End of Year Exams:

Exam 1:
- 90 minute multiple choice exam on whole the years work.
- Worth 33% of final assessment.
Exam 2:
- 90 minute extended questions on whole the years work.
- Worth 33% of the final assessment.

Satisfactory completion
The award of satisfactory completion for a unit is based on a decision that you have
demonstrated achievement of the set of outcomes specified for the unit. This decision
will be based on the teachers assessment of the students overall performance on
assessment tasks designated for the unit.

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2016 Further Mathematics Unit 3
CORE - Data Analysis

Weekly Timeline
SEMESTER 1 - TERM 1 (9 weeks)
(ch: 1-> 4)
WEEK
Beginning

TEXT TOPIC

Univariate Data
Statistics

Transition
Nov 2015

Bivariate Data
Statistics

TEXT EXERCISES/CLASS WORK

Chapter 1 Displaying and describing data

distributions
Ex 1A Classifying data: All
Ex 1B Displaying and describing the distributions
of categorical variables: 1,2, 3, 4,6 ,7 & 8.
Ex 1C Displaying and describing distributions of
numerical variables: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6,7,8,9.
Ex 1D using a log scale to display data: All.
Chapter 1 Review
Chapter 2 Summarising numerical data
Ex 2A Dot points and stem Plots: 2, 3, 4 &5.
Ex 2B The median, range and interquartile range
IQR: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8.
Ex 2C The five-number summary and the box
plot: 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10.
Ex 2D Relating a box plot to shape: All.
Ex 2E Using box plots to describe and compare
distributions All
Ex 2F Describing the Centre and spread of
symmetric distributions
2F 1 Q1,34,57,8
2F 2 Q1,3,4,5,6
Ex 2G The normal distribution and the 68-9599.7% rule: 1,2,3,5
Ex 2H Standard Scores: All
Ex 2I populations and samples Interactive
Textbook
Chapter 2 Review

Summer
Homework

Univariate Statistics
&
Bivariate Statistics

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Finish off Chapter 1 Univariate & Chapter 2

Bivariate Data exercise questions

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WEEK
Beginning
1
(25/1- 29/1)

TEXT TOPIC
Univariate &
Bivariate Statistics

2
(1/2 - 5/2)

Bivariate Statistics

3
(8/2 - 12/2)

Introduction
to regression

4
(15/2- 19/2)

Introduction to
regression

5
(22/2-25/2)

6
(29/2- 4/3)

7
(7/3- 11/3)

Time Series

TEXT EXERCISES/CLASS WORK

No classes
3A Response and explanatory variables: ALL
3B Investigating associations between categorical
variables: 2, 3, 4
3C Investigating the association between a
numerical and a categorical variable: ALL
3D Investigating associations between two
numerical variables: 1, 3, 4
3E How to interpret a scatterplot: 2, 3
3F Calculating the correlation coefficient: 1, 2,
3(b, c)
3G The coefficient of determination: 1(a, c, e), 2,
3(b, d, e)
3H Correlation and causality: any 3
3I Which graph?: ALL
Chapter review & Chapter 1-3 test
4A Least-squares regression line: ALL
4B Determining the equation of the least squares
line: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8
4C Performing a regression analysis: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7,
9,
4D Conducting a regression analysis using raw
data: 2, 3
Chapter review & Chapter 4 test
5A Introduction: ALL
5B Using data transformation to linearise a
scatterplot: 1(a, b), 2, 3(b ,c), 5, 7
5C The log transformation: 1(c, d), 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
5D The Reciprocal transformation: 1(c, d), 2,
3(b, c), 5, 6
Chapter review & Chapter 5 test
6A Time series data: 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10
6B Smoothing a time series using moving means:
1-5, 6(b, e, h) 7, 9, 10
6C Smoothing a time series plot using moving
medians: 1, 2, 3, 5
6D Seasonal indices: 1- 8, 13, 15, 17
6E Fitting a trend line and forecasting: 2, 3, 5, 6
Chapter review & Chapter 6 test

8
(15/319/3)

Chapter 7: Review

9
(21/3- 23/3)

Revision and consolidation for SAC 1

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SEMESTER 1 - TERM 2 (12 weeks)
CORE - Data Analysis (Ch: 8-> 9)
WEEK
Beginning
1
(11/4-15/4)
2
(18/4-22/4)
3
(27/4 -29/4)

TEXT TOPIC

SAC1 : Application Task over 4 x 75 minute sessions (on chap 1-7)

SAC1 : Application Task over 4 x 75 minute sessions (on chap 1-7)

Recursion and
financial modelling

4
(2/5 - 6/5)
Recursion and
financial
modelling

5
(9/5- 13/5)
Recursion and
financial modelling

6
(16/5 20/5)
Recursion and
financial modelling

7
(23/5 27/5)

8
(30/5 3/6)

TEXT EXERCISES/CLASS WORK

8A Sequences: 1 (a,c,e,f), 2 (a,c,e,f)

8B Recurrence relations:1 (a,c,e,g,h), 2(a,c,e,f),
3or 4
8C Modelling linear growth and decay: 1,3,5,6,8
8D Rules for the nth term in a sequence modelling
linear growth or decay: 1(a,b), 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 12
8E Modelling geometric growth and decay: 2, 3,
4, 6
8F Rules for the nth term in a sequence modelling
geometric growth or decay: 1(b,c), 3, 5, 6, 8-13
8G Nominal and effective interest rates:1, 2, 3, 4,
6,
Chapter review & Chapter 8 test
9A Combining geometric growth and decay: ALL
9B Analysing reducing-balance loans with
recurrence relations: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7
9C Using a finance solver to analyse reducingbalance loans: 2,4, 6, 7, 9,
9D Interest-only loans: ALL
9E Annuities: 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9
9F Perpetuities: 2, 3, 4, 5
9G Compound interest investments with regular
additions to the principal (annuity investments):
1,3,4,6,8
Chapter review& Chapter 9 test

Chapter 10 Revision: Application Task - CORE

SAC2: Modelling/Problem Solving Task over 2 x 75 minute

sessions (on chapters 8-10)

9
(6/6 - 9/6)

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