Category Archives: Further VCE

student tutorials for further maths – term 3 program

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The term 3 Student ‘live’ tutorial programs for Further Mathematics has just been posted on the Texas Instruments, Australia website. 

The aim of these FREE tutorial programs is to support teachers with student learning of term 3 concepts, whilst also demonstrating how TI-NspireTM CX CAS technology can assist in efficiently answering exam style questions. 

Prior to each event registered participants will be provided with the exam style questions that will be covered during the ‘live’ tutorial. In addition to demonstrating efficient ways to solve the exam style questions presenters will also provide tips and shortcuts.

All the presenters of these programs are experienced Mathematics Teachers who are also extremely knowledgeable with regards to using TI-Nspire CX CAS technology. It is a great opportunity for students to ask questions.

Teachers of course are welcome to attend too!

All ‘live’ events run for 30mins.

Encourage your students to register and take part.

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Program schedule

Further Mathematics Wednesdays at 5pm

22/07- Effective TI-Nspire CX CAS calculator use in the Further Mathematics Matrices module with Danijela Draskovic.

05/08- Effective TI-Npsire CX CAS calculator use in the Further Mathematics Geometry & Measurement module with Danijela Draskovic.

19/08- Effective TI-Nspire CX CAS calculator use in the Further Mathematics Graphs & Relations module with Danijela Draskovic.

02/09- Writing small programs and functions for Further Mathematics modules with Craig Browne

16/09- Developing notes pages for Further Mathematics modules with Craig Browne.

LIVE WEBINARS FOR VCE FURTHER MATHS STUDENTS

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FREE Student Unit 3 Term 2 Webinars

This program has been developed to assist students with Term 2 concepts, using TI-Nspire™ CAS technology.

Register for these live interactive webinars and get the opportunity to ask questions!

VCE Further Maths Program

23rd April (4pm) – Recurrence models for linear growth and decay

In this student focused webinar, we examine key calculator features and tips for analyzing recurrence models for linear growth and decay. Key applications include simple interest as well as flat rate and unit cost depreciation.

7th May (4pm) – Recurrence models for geometric growth and decay

In this student focused webinar, we examine key calculator features and tips for analyzing recurrence models for geometric growth and decay. Key applications include compound interest, reducing balance depreciations and nominal & effective interest rates.

21st May (4pm) – Reducing Balance Loans & Investments

In this student focused webinar, we examine key calculator features and tips for analysing compound interest-based loans and investments. Key applications include amortization tables, and the effective use of the finance solver.

4th June (4pm) – Calculator Techniques for Matrices module

In this student focused webinar, we examine key calculator features and tips for analyzing problems using matrices. It includes consideration of operations on matrices, special matrices, dominance matrices, and the inverse and identity matrices.

18th June (4pm) – Applications of Matrices

In this student focused webinar, we examine key calculator features and tips for analyzing application problems using matrices. It includes the application of matrix-based methods for equation solving, and transition matrices.

18th June (5pm) – Building and using Library functions and Widgets in Further Maths Core topics

In this student focused webinar, we examine ways in which user-defined library functions and widgets can be constructed and used to assist students to answer SAC and exam questions in Further Maths.

Teachers are welcome to attend!

Register Here!

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YouTube video will be available 48 hours after the live event.

Live Student Webinars

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FREE Student Term 1 Revision Webinars

VCE Further Mathematics Program

Wednesday 8th April 2020

11am – Univariate data analysis: SAC and exam smarts

Thursday 9th April 2020

11am – Bivariate data analysis: SAC and exam smarts

2pm – Univariate & Bivariate Data analysis: SAC and exam smarts

Teachers are welcome to attend!

Register to Watch Live

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YouTube video will be available 48 hours after the live event.

Live Student Webinars

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FREE Student Term 1 Revision Webinars starting 8th April!

This program has been developed to assist students consolidate Term 1 concepts, whilst also demonstrating how their TI-Nspire™ CAS technology can assist in efficiently answering exam style questions.

Students will have the opportunity to ask the presenter questions and will receive a revision worksheet to practice concepts covered in each webinar.

VCE Further Mathematics Program

8th April – Univariate data analysis: SAC and exam smarts

9th April – Bivariate data analysis: SAC and exam smarts

9th April – Univariate & Bivariate Data analysis: SAC and exam smarts

Teachers are welcome to attend!

Register to Watch Live

Watch On Demand

YouTube video will be available 48 hours after the live event.