PRE-VOCATIONAL MATHEMATICS COURSE AND ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

PRE-VOCATIONAL MATHEMATICS COURSE AND ASSESSMENT OUTLINE

YEAR. SEMESTER PRE-VOCATIONAL MATHS. COURSE OUTLINE NUMBERS and Number facts X,, +, - ; rounding FRACTIONS Types of fractions, decimals, percentage In-class hand-in tasks based on a variety Simple calcular operations for fractions of interesting pics (F K) Use number skills solve everyday problems 5 Convert between fractions Practical application scenarios (S K, A, Use calcular solve everyday problems involving fractions E) Use appropriate maths language explain everyday situations NUMBER Ratio symbol, equivalent ratios, everyday ratios RATIO and Rates (examples), Direct and Inverse proportion 6 RATES Use calcular carry out calculations involving rates In-class hand-in tasks (F K) Solve simple Rates problems 0 Draw and interpret graphs involving proportion Practical application scenarios (S K, A, Solve simple proportion problems E) Explain solutions in words 20 FINANCE - SPENDING BUDGETS Use calcular find percentage discount, mark-ups, markdowns, profit Credit / debit cards and fees GST Budgeting Methods of payment cash, cheque, electronic Types of loans Simple and compound interest Risks of borrowing Create a budget Interpret different types of credit Explain comparisons between different types of payment Prepare a budget (F - K, A, E) In-class hand-in tasks (S K, A) Buying a Car exercise (S - K, A, E)

YEAR. SEMESTER 2 PRE-VOCATIONAL MATHS. COURSE OUTLINE FINANCE Forms of income wages / salary, casual, contract EARNING Small business incomes and outgoings FOLIO Taxation - rates In-class hand-in tasks (F K) TO Social security payments In-class hand-in tasks ) 8, 5 Interpret payslips Award wages, compare wages from different jobs Tax calculation exercise Calculate earnings Calculate tax payable Explain various modes of gaining income Explain basis of social security payments 9 TO 8 LOCATION and TIME, 3, 5 Read a range of maps Units of time (calculations) 2 / 24 hour time timetables time Zones Plan travel using maps and timetables calculating time taken solve problems relating time zones Calculate costs of trips Justify a particular route be taken in planning a trip FOLIO 2 In-class exercise using timetables and map interpretation Using ICTs: REPORT Plan and cost a road trip within Australia INVESTIGATION Plan a world trip including time zones.

YEAR 2. SEMESTER 3 PRE-VOCATIONAL MATHS. COURSE OUTLINE MEASUREMENT Units of measurement ( length, area, volume, mass, UNITS temperature, tyre pressure) TEST A Use of scales, gauges and meters In-class test on units Use a calcular for conversions between units 5 Select and use appropriate equipment for measurement POSTER DISPLAY Select and apply appropriate units Research various instruments (F - K) Explain a method of measuring a given unknown Explain appropriateness of estimations MEASUREMENT Perimeters of irregular and regular shapes TEST B 2D SHAPES Areas of 2D shapes In-class assessment tasks 6 and REGULAR Volumes of regular solids SOLIDS Scales reductions and enlargements IN-CLASS PROJECT 4 Draw scale drawings Draw plans for a cottage and cost the Calculate perimeters, areas and volumes for use in practical building of it applications e.g. paving Apply knowledge of scales draw plans e.g. floor plans, parking areas etc. Explain the interpreting of plans 5 20 LOCATION Compass points Read a range of maps Map conventions (scales/distance, grid references, latitude and longitude, keys and legends) Interpret location and direction from maps Draw a mud map Explain terrain from a map ASSIGNMENT Map reading and map drawing exercise (S - K, A, E)

YEAR 2. SEMESTER 4 PRE-VOCATIONAL MATHS. COURSE OUTLINE DATA Collection of data (observation, survey, sampling) Recording data (tables) FORMATIVE Range, bias, mean, median In-class theoretical and practical Displaying data (reading tables and graphs) assessment tasks 9 Draw tables and graphs (manual and ICT) Misuse of data SURVEY (7 weeks), 2 Carry out a comprehensive survey and Apply procedures collect data present findings as class talk or Interpret data and make predictions powerpoint Identify flaws and bias Select accepted methods display data Extract data from graphs Use appropriate language regarding data Discuss appropriate methods of collecting data Explain statistical disrtions FINANCE INVESTMENT Types of investment (term deposit, shares, managed funds, real estate (and associated risks.) 0 Effects of changing interest rates INVESTIGATION In-class tasks based on newspaper and 3, 5 Calculate simple interest other articles. Interpret financial statements Identify and assess risks plus Share trading scenario Compare costs of different types of investment Select most suitable investment strategy for a given scenario Explain for-and-against of various investment types 4 MEASUREMENT Draw nets for solid shapes IN-CLASS PROJECT REGULAR Plan and construct a 3D model of a 6 SOLIDS regular solid that will have a practical use, 4 (S - K, A)