WACE Mathematics Applications

Subscribing to ReviseOnline WACE Mathematics Applications course (Units 1&2 and Units 3&4) gives you access to an extensive range of revision material, which can deliver a significant boost to your ATAR score. WACE Mathematics Applications is designed to give the student a better understanding of systematic strategies to solve problems in various contexts. Unit 1&2 in Year 11 covers consumer arithmetic, algebra, matrices and measurement, while the Year 12 (Units 3&4) course investigates bivariate data analysis, growth & decay, networks, financial modelling and time series.

Using only WA Curriculum specific assessment material, students use ReviseOnline to develop skills to more effectively articulate responses and manage time pressure, leading to less stress and higher scores.

Users of ReviseOnline Mathematics Applications will receive:

Course

Topic tests

Exam builders

Full exams

Year 11 (Unit 1&2)

18

2

4

Year 12 (Unit 3&4)

12

2

4

Structure of assessments

  • Topic tests - 4 Calculator free (20 marks), 5 Calculator assumed (35 marks). Suggested time 55 min each

  • Exam builders - 5 Calculator free (31 marks), 8 Calculator assumed (60 marks). Suggested time 1.5hr each

  • Full exams - 6 Calculator free (50 marks), 10 Calculator assumed (100 marks). Suggested time 2.5hr each

Marking keys

Fully worked solutions are provided for each question, clearly showing the breakdown of mark allocations.

Downloadable Supplementary documents are available within each assessment for reference. 

Topic areas covered:

Year 11 (Unit 1&2)

Year 12 (Unit 3&4)

Applications of trigonometry

3.1 Bivariate Data

Construct, calculate and compare using single variable statistics

3. 2 Growth and decay in sequences

Linear equations, straight line graphs and their applications (incl. piece wise)

3.3 Graphs and networks

Matrices and matrix arithmetic

4.1 Time series analysis

Mensuration incl. Pythagoras

4.2 Loans, investments and annuities

Rates, percentages and substitution

4.3 Networks and decision mathematics

Similar figures and scale factors

 

Simultaneous linear equations and their applications