MM2 – Session 2, 2023

Text: Mathematical Methods Year 11, Cambridge, Evans et. Al.

Calculator: TI-nspire CX
FEEDBACK DAY
Week 1 TUESDAY 25 APRIL ANZAC DAY
(24 – 28 Apr) Measuring angles in degrees and radians Ex 12A
Defining circular functions: sine and cosine, and tangent Ex 12B, 12C

Week 2 Reviewing trigonometric ratios Ex 12D

(1 – 5 May) Symmetry properties of circular functions Ex 12E

Exact values of circular functions Ex 12F

Week 3 Graphs of sine and cosine Ex 12G
(8 – 12 May) Solution of trigonometric equations Ex 12H
The tangent function and Equations Ex 12K
Applications of circular functions Ex 12N
Week 4
(15 – 21 May) Further symmetry properties and the Pythagorean identity Ex 12L
Addition formulas and double angle formulas Ex 12M

Week 5 Applications of Circular Functions Ex 12N

(22 – 26 May) The sine rule Ex 13B
The cosine rule & The area of a triangle Ex 13C & 13D
MONDAY 30 MAY RECONCILIATION DAY
Week 6 INDIVIDUAL ASSIGNMENT WEDNESDAY
(29 May – 2 Jun) Circle mensuration Ex 13E

Review of Index Laws Ex 14A

Week 7 Radicals and Fractional Indices Ex 14B
(5 – 9 Jun)
Scientific notation and accuracy Ex 14C
MONDAY 13 JUNE QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY
Week 8 Review exercises
(12 – 16 Jun) MID UNIT TESTS START 16 JUNE

MID UNIT TESTS FINISH 20 JUNE

Week 9
(19 – 23 June) Graphs of Exponential Functions and Transformations Ex 14D
(Focus on using Graphic Calculators)
Exponential equations Ex 14E 1 – 5
Week 10
(26 Jun – 30 Jun) Exponential models (w/o using logarithms) Ex 11.08 (Handout)
(Solve by graphing or n-solve) exclude Q6

Holidays 3 – 14 July
 Logarithms Ex 14F
Week 11
(17 – 21 Jul) Using Logs to Solve Exponential Equations (no Inequalities) Ex 14G

Graphs of Logarithmic Functions Ex 14H

Week 12
(24 – 28 Jul) Exponential Models and Applications Ex 14I

Definition of a sequence – explicit and recursive Ex 15A

Week 13
(31 Jul – 4 Aug) Arithmetic sequences Ex 15B

Arithmetic Series Ex 15C

Week 14
(7 – 11 Aug) INDIVIDUAL TASK WEDNESDAY
Geometric sequences Ex 15D

Week 15 Geometric Series Ex 15E

(14 – 18 Aug) THURSDAY 18 AUGUST MODERATION DAY
Sigma Notation sheet
Revision – Exponential Functions and Series Chapter 14 &
15 Review
Week 16
Past paper
(21 – 25 Aug)
END OF UNIT TESTS START 25 AUGUST

Week 17
(28 Aug – 1 Sep) END OF UNIT TESTS FINISH 31 AUGUST

Week 18 ASSESSMENT WEEK – STUDENT FREE

(4 – 8 Sep)

SESSION 3 STARTS MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER

GENERAL SKILLS
Transferable skills arising from a study of this unit include enhanced:
• team work – work confidently within a group, as well as build leadership skills by motivating and
directing others
• attention to detail – thoroughness and accuracy when completing tasks
• perseverance – continuing diligence in the face of adversity
• initiative and enterprise – identifying opportunities not immediately obvious as well as being prepared to
be adventurous in a professional setting
• technology – use current and emerging technologies in a variety of ways