Semester One 2017
Week
Week
Beginning
1
23 Jan
2
3
30 Jan
6 Feb
Year Level: 11
Unit
Concepts Covered
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Periodic Functions & Applications
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4
13 Feb
5
20 Feb
6
27 Feb
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Applied Statistical Analysis
7
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6 Mar
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8
9
10
13 Mar
Subject: Mathematics B
definition of a radian and its relationship with
degrees
trigonometry, including the definition and practical
applications of the sine, cosine and tangent ratios
simple practical applications of the sine and cosine
rules
solution of trigonometric equations within a specified
domain
− algebraically in simple situations (multiple angles
are not essential)
− using technology to any complexity
identification of variables and types of variables and
data (continuous and discrete); practical aspects of
collection and entry of data
select and use in context appropriate graphical and
tabular displays for different types of data including
pie charts, barcharts, tables, histograms, stem-andleaf and box plots
use of summary statistics including mean, median,
standard deviation and interquartile distance as
appropriate descriptors of features of data in context
use of graphical displays and summary statistics in
describing key features of data, particularly in
comparing datasets and exploring possible
relationships
School Event /
Public Holiday
23 Jan - Years 7, 8, 9 Commence
24 Jan - Years 10, 11, 12 Commence
26 Jan - Australia Day
3 Feb Last day for subject changes
7 Feb - Inter-House Swimming
7 Feb – Semester 1 Overviews Published
14 & 15 Feb - Year 9 Literacy & Numeracy Trial
16 Feb Snr Pathways Evening for Students and
Parents in Hall: 6 pm
23 Feb BCC Immunisations 9 am All Yr 7
24 Feb Yr 10 Cybersafety Presentation in Hall:
Pd 4a; WEX Meeting in Hall: Pd 4B
2 Mar Yr 7 Writing Workshop in Lib: Pd 1 & 2
3 Mar Clean up Wavell Day Pd 4
7 Mar “Shake & Stir” Performances in Hall, Yr 11
Eng Pd 1
8 Mar Yr 12 QCS Prac Test in Hall & Cert 1
Workshop, Pd 1 and 2
8 Mar Yr 12 Maths A&B Exams in Hall: Form,
Pds 1 & 3
9 Mar SRC Non-Uniform Day
16 Mar Years 11 & 12 All day Hospitality
excursion
Revision & exam
20 Mar
21 - 23 Mar Yr 7&9 Lit & Num Trial
27 Mar
27 - 28 Mar Yr 12 QCS Practice Test in Hall &
Cert 1 Workshop: All day
27 Mar Year 11 Business Management
excursion to Dreamworld
28 Mar School Dance in Hall: 7 pm – 10 pm
29 Mar “Shake & Stir” in Hall, Yr 12 Authority
English Pd 1
31 Mar Mid Semester Reports emailed
31 Mar Yrs 11 & 12 Physics excursion to Large
Hadron Collider Exhibit at Qld Museum
Introduction to Functions
(continued in term 2)
See term 2 for detail
Assessment Due
Autumn Vacation (1 April – 17 April)
Semester One 2017
Week
11
Week
Beginning
Year Level: 11
Unit
Concepts Covered
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18 Apr
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12
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24 April
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13
1 May
Introduction to Functions
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14
8 May
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15
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15 May
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16
17
22 May
29 May
Revision & external exam
18
5 Jun
Block exams
19
12 Jun
Block exams (until 14 June)
Subject: Mathematics B
concepts of function, domain and range
ordered pairs, tables, graphs and equations as
representations of functions and relations
graphs as a representation of the points whose
coordinates satisfy an equation
distinction between functions and relations
distinctions between continuous functions,
discontinuous functions and discrete functions
general shapes of functions, including:
− polynomials up to degree 4
− reciprocal functions
− absolute value functions
relationships between the graph of
and the
graphs of
,
,
,
for
both positive and negative values of the constant
practical applications:
− polynomials up to degree 2
solutions to simultaneous equations in two variables:
− graphically, using technology
− algebraically (linear and quadratic equations only)
composition of two functions
School Event /
Public Holiday
17 Apr Easter Monday Holiday
19 Apr “Shake & Stir” in Hall: Yr 8 Pd 1, Yr 11
Drama Pd 1
20 Apr Yrs 9, 10 & 11 Music excursion to QSO
20 Apr Inter-house Cross Country Pd 3&4
21 Apr ANZAC Day Assembly
25 Apr - Anzac Day Public Holiday
26 Apr Wavell SHS “Mental Health Round”
26 Apr Yr 9 Writing Workshop in Lib: Pd 1 & 2
27 Apr Yrs 7 -11 Problem Solving Challenge in
Hall: Form – Pd 3
1 May Labour Day Holiday
2 May Parent Teacher Interviews: 3:30pm –
7:30pm – N Block
4 & 5 May Year 10 Geography Environmental
Change and Management Camp – Straddie Is
8 May District Cross Country (Kedron SHS)
9 – 11 May Yrs 7 & 9 National Literacy &
Numeracy Assessment Program Tests
17 May Yr 12 QCS/Cert 1 Workshop: Pd 1 & 2
18 May Yr 12 Physic excursion to Planetarium:
(half day pm)
25 May BCC Immunisations 9 am, Yrs 7 & 8
31 May Yr 10 Careers Expo in Hall: Form to Pd 3
5 – 14 June: Sem 1 Exams Yrs 11 & 12
9 – 13 June Sem 1 Exams Yr 10
9 June Year 7 Maths Exam: 8:50am
12 June Year 9 Maths Exam: 8:50am
13 June Year 8 Maths Exam: 8:50am
13 June ICAS Writing Comp in Library: Pd 4
14 June - Normal classes resume Yr 10
15 June – Normal classes resume Yrs 11&12
16 June – Yr 10 WEX Induction in Hall: Pd 4
Assessment Due
20
19 Jun
Exponential & Logarithmic Functions
(begin term 3 work after returning
assessment)
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index laws and definitions
Winter Vacation (24 June – 9 July)
19 - 20 June Yr12 QCS Practice Test & Cert 1
Workshop in Hall & Q Block
20 – 23 June Yr 10 Work Experience
21 – 23 June Yr 7 Camp at Noosa
23 June Sem Reports finalised and posted for
Yrs 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
23 June Year 11 Sem 1 Report Cards issued