SCHOOL CERIFICATE MATHEMATICS

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SCHOOL CERIFICATE MATHEMATICS

• YEAR 10 PREPARATION

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TEST FORMAT

• 2 hours working time 5 minutes reading time
• 2 Sections, all questions compulsory
• A basic formulae sheet is included to assist work
  in Sections 1 and 2
• Section 1 (25 marks) - 30 minutes permitted
• Calculators are not to be used
• All questions are short response
  formats
• All questions are of equal value
• All answers to this section must be
  written in the spaces provided
• Section 2 (75 marks) - 1 hour 30 minutes
  permitted
• - Part A (55 marks)
• Calculators may be used
• All questions are multiple choice
  format
• All answers to this part must be
  recorded on the answer sheet provided
• - Part B (20 marks)
• Calculators may be used
• There are FOUR questions worth 5
  marks each
• All questions are short response
  format
• All answers to this part must be
  written in the spaces provided

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SCHOOL CERTIFICATE GRADE

• This grade is determined throughout Year 10
• Students will be awarded one of the following
  grades
• A10 A9
• B8 B7
• C6 C5
• D4 D3
• E2
• The grade will summarise the students
  achievement in the course

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SKILLS ASSESSED

• Working mathematically developed through
  inquiry, application of problem-solving
  strategies, communication, reasoning and
  reflecting
• Number in mental and written computation and
  numerical thinking
• Patterns and algebra in patterning,
  generalisation and algebraic reasoning
• Data in collecting, representing, analysing and
  evaluating information
• Measurement in identifying and quantifying
  attributes of shapes and objects and applying
  measurement strategies
• Space and geometry in spatial visualisation and
  geometric reasoning

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EQUIPMENT

• Pens (black is recommended)
• Pencils (B or 2B) and eraser
• Highlighter pens (optional)
• A ruler marked in millimetres and centimetres
• A protractor
• A pair of compasses
• A set square
• A calculator
• Calculators may be used in Section 2 of
  the Mathematics School Certificate Test. Some
• restrictions apply - these can be
  checked on the Board of Studies Website.
• Check that the above equipment is in good
  working order well before the test. In particular
  check that calculators are working properly and
  batteries are in sufficient supply.

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PREPARATION

• There are four key elements in preparing for a
  test
• Revision
• Test Technique
• Equipment
• Physical and mental wellbeing
• Revise work completed in class
• Seek assistance regarding unsure work
• Have a suitable study timetable that allocates
  time wisely
• Attend the homework for extra assistance
• Complete previous School Certificate Tests
  available on the Board of Studies website
• Use the online multiple choice tests and review
  the answers
• Have regular sleeping patterns that ensure
  sufficient amounts of rest
• Have a balanced life family, school, work and
  leisure
• Use the available resources to achieve desired
  potential

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TEST STATEGIES

• Allocate time wisely - make sure there is enough
  time for each question
• Allow about a minute per question - this will
  ensure there is time to check work at the end
• Read each question carefully - ensure the actual
  question is being answered
• Make sure all necessary working is shown - check
  no steps are left out
• Draw neat, diagrams in the spaces provided -
  ensure all appropriate markings are included
• Use a ruler to draw diagrams
• Make sure the diagrams are large enough with
  accurate information
• Do not round off calculations until the answer is
  completed
• If necessary, answer Part B of Section 2 before
  Part A - this is worth more marks and it is
  easier to answer multiple choice quickly if time
  is running out
• Attempt every question to the best ability