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Assessment Task Notification Course: Mathematics

Preliminary Assessment Task One 2011

Date of Task: 10th March 2011(Day 4)

Period: 2

Venue: SGN

Topics: Task

Arithmetic & Algebra

- Review of arithmetical operations on rational numbers and

quadratic, Surds.

- Inequalities and absolute values.

- Manipulation of and substitution in algebraic expressions,

factorisation and operations on algebraic fractions.

- Linear equations and inequalities.

Task One

Weighting 10%

Timing 40 minutes

Total Marks 35

Component:

Knowledge, understanding and skills:

Reasoning interpretative explanatory & communication skills:

8 out of 10%

2 out of 10%

Marking Criteria: You will be assessed on your ability to

Calculate accurately

Substitute correctly in appropriate formulae

Approximate appropriately

Describe /explain mathematical situations

Justify answers using appropriate mathematical language, notation and symbols

Apply skills and knowledge to solve problems

Outcomes:

The student:

P2 provides reasoning to support conclusions which are appropriate to the context

P3 performs routine arithmetic and algebraic manipulation involving surds and simple

rational expressions

P4 chooses and applies appropriate arithmetic, algebraic, graphical and geometric techniques

Task Description:

Written Examination

Marks for each question and part marks will be indicated on the examination paper

Equipment

Writing and geometrical instruments

Board Approved scientific calculator allowed