UNITS 1-4
In VCE Maths units are assessed
differently to other VCE subjects, as
Outcomes are assessed in all Areas of
Study.
The Outcomes include:
Outcome 1 assesses a student’s
ability to use the skills learnt
throughout topics.
Outcome 2 assesses a student’s
ability to apply their mathematical
knowledge to unfamiliar scenarios.
Outcome 3 assesses a student’s
ability to use technology to
demonstrate and support their
understanding.
Areas of Study across Units 1-4 include:
Proof and number, Graph theory,
Logic and algorithms, Discrete maths,
Functions and graphs, complex
numbers, Calculus, Vectors, Data
Analysis and a Mathematical
investigation.
WHAT WILL I LEARN
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
In Specialist Maths students conduct an in-
depth study of mathematics, with an
emphasis on concepts, skills and processes
related to mathematical structure, modelling,
problem-solving, reasoning and proof.
VCE - Specialist Mathematics
P A G E 6 0 | P A K E N H A M S E C O N D A R Y C O L L E G E S E N I O R S C H O O L 2 0 2 6 H A N D B O O K
SATISFACTORY COMPLETION
Units 1 and 2: Satisfactory completion of
each Outcome across all Areas of Study
Units 3 and 4: Satisfactory demonstration of
each Outcome. 3 application, modelling or
problem solving tasks worth 40% of total Unit
marks, and 2 external VCAA examinations
worth 60% of total Unit marks.
ENTRY
Satisfactory completion of Year 10 Maths,
with an 80% average across all units.
Previous or current enrolment in VCE Maths
Methods.
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