VCE Specialist Maths
Subject Overview
Specialist Mathematics allows students to develop their knowledge of functions, graphs and algebra (calculus, vectors, probability and statistics). It’s an ideal choice for students who have a very strong background in Mathematics. Students choosing Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4 must currently be studying, or have already completed, Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4.
Unit 1 & 2
In Unit 1 & 2 you will study:
- Proof and number
- Logic and algorithms
- Sequences and series
- Combinatorics
- Simulation, sampling and sampling distributions
- Trigonometry
- Transformations
- Vectors
- Complex numbers
- Functions, relations and graphs
- Calculus
Unit 3 & 4
In Unit 3 & 4 you will study:
- Functions, relations and graphs
- Differential calculus and integral calculus
- Differential equations
- Vectors
- Complex numbers
- Kinematics
- Vector calculus
- Logic and proof
- Data analysis, probability and statistics
Types of Assessment
- Analysis tasks
- Mathematical Investigation
- Summary books and application tasks
- Tests and Examinations
Class Activities
- Algebraic manipulation
- Statistical analysis of normal distributions
- Graphing functions and real-world applications
- Applications of geometry, trigonometry and Pythagoras to calculus
- Showing working out / method
- Analysing concepts and organising information
Careers that may link to this subject area
- Actuary Aerospace engineer
- Chemical engineer
- Civil engineer
- Electrical engineer
- Laser and photonics