NORTHCOTE HIGH SCHOOL

FOUNDATION MATHEMATICS UNITS 1 and 2

PROVISIONAL TIMELINE 2017

Chapters and topics refer to the textbook, ‘Foundation Mathematics’, 3rd Edition, Oxford University Press, 2015

Week number Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

1 Mon Jan 30 Tue Apr 18 Mon Jul 17 Mon Oct 09

Ch. 1 Balancing Your Budget Ch 9 Calculating Your Tax Ch 27 Calculating Area Ch. 33 Business Calculations

2 Mon Feb 06 Mon Apr 24 Mon Jul 24 Mon Oct 16

Continued… Ch. 10 Buying And Running Ch 27 Calculating Area Ch. 33 Business Calculations
A Car Continued…

SAC: Topic Test

3 Mon Feb 13 Mon May 01 Mon Jul 31 Mon Oct 23

Continued… Ch. 15 Units of Measurement Ch 31 Scales And Plans Ch. 33 Business Calculations

SAC: Topic Test

4 Mon Feb 20 Mon May 08 Mon Aug 07 Mon Oct 30

Ch. 2 Managing Your Money Ch. 15 Units of Measurement Ch 31 Scales And Plans Ch. 22 Automotive Calculations
OR
SAC: Topic Test Continued… Ch. 17 Types of Design
OR
Ch. 18 Fitness and Speed
5 Mon Feb 27 Mon May 15 Mon Aug 14 Mon Nov 06

Continued… Ch. 11 Your Carbon Ch 31 Scales And Plans Continued…

Footprint
Continued…

SAC: Investigation
6 Mon March 06 Mon May 22 Mon Aug 21 Mon Nov 13

Ch. 4 Household Shopping Ch. 11 Your Carbon Ch. 36 Representing Data Revision week
Footprint
SAC: Numeracy Test End of Year 11 classes
7 Tue Mar 13 Mon May 29 Mon Aug 28 Mon Nov 20

Ch. 12 Travelling in Australia Revision week Ch. 36 Representing Data

8 Tue Mar 20 Mon Jun 05 Mon Sep 04 Mon Nov 27

Ch. 13 Travelling Overseas Exam week Ch. 36 Representing Data Exam week

9 Mon Mar 27 Tue Jun 12 Mon Sep 11 Mon Nov 28

Start Semester 2
Ch. 13 Travelling Overseas Ch 37 Interpreting Data
Ch 26 Calculating Length
SAC: Investigation

End of Term
10 Mon Apr 03 Mon Jun 19 Mon Sep 18 Mon Dec 05

School Holidays Ch 27 Calculating Length Ch 37 Interpreting Data

SAC: Topic Test

End of Term
11 Mon Apr 11 Mon Jun 26 Mon Sep 25 Mon Dec 12

School Holidays Ch 27 Calculating Area School spring vacation

End of Term
End of Term
12 Mon Jul 03 and 10 Mon Oct 01 Mon Dec 19

School Winter Vacation School Spring Vacation School Summer Vacation

 Northcote High School
Mathematics PGI

Foundation Mathematics Unit 1 & 2

Work Requirements and SAC’s

Each Unit will consist of:

 Topic Tests
 Investigation
 Exam

A grade for each of these 3 things will be given in your report at the end of each semester.

and
2. A unit result – ‘S’ or ‘N’
 In order to receive an ‘S’ you must meet each of the following 3 outcomes, as outlined by the VCAA:

Outcome 1: Applying mathematics to routine calculations and standard applications.

This outcome is graded according to a student’s ability to explain and demonstrate key concepts and skills. The grade is
based on topic tests throughout the semester, bookwork and skill building exercises.

ALL School Assessed Coursework will need to receive a grade of at least 40 %.

If you DO NOT achieve a grade of at least 40 % on a SAC, then you will need to complete one of the following to
receive an ‘S’: repeat a similar task, re-sit the task, complete additional work in your workbook, complete the set work
in your workbook. THIS will be done in your own time.

Outcome 2: Applying key concepts and skills to non-routine situations.

This outcome is graded according to a student’s ability to use mathematics in problem solving and practical application.
The grade is based on problem solving activities, application project and assignments undertaken during the semester.

Outcome 3: Technology (All students are required to have a graphical calculator)

Students are required to use technology to assist with the solution of mathematical problems and projects in routine and
non-routine applications.

Homework
All students are expected to complete set homework. This may consist of:
 Finishing work that has not been completed in class
 Revising for class tests
 Preparing reference material
 Completing additional set homework assignments.

Help
 If you need any help with your homework, please come and ask! My staffroom is in M11.
 There is also Maths Support upstairs in B-block on Thursday afternoons.

Foundation Mathematics
Areas of Study:
1. Space, shape and Design
2. Pattern and number
3. Handling Data
4. Measurement