VCE General & Further Maths Question Thread!

[Dan1995]

I just wanted to know, do I have to do the same modules on both further exams??
or must i complete the same set of modules on both exams.

As far as I know, no you do not need to complete the same modules for both exams, but I would not reccomend spending time deciding which modules to compelte during the reading period, that will not be a very effective use of your time. But, to answer your question, as long as you complete the compulsory Core component, whichever three modules you then choose to complete is up to you, keeping in mind that for exam 1 you only have enough space to put answers for three modules (plus core) on the answer sheet and in exam 2 they will only mark the core section plus the first three modules you have completed, so there is no point doing any more than 3.

[redcracker]

I used my calculator to work out the number of votes for each party on election day.

Next: 300-210 = 90
          250-200 = 50
          140-100 = 40

Next: 90+50+40 = 180

Therefore 180 votes were changed by election day, so the answer is C.
         

this is wrong

[cliffebe]

Does any know if you can use your calculator during reading time?

[keltingmeith]

Does any know if you can use your calculator during reading time?

You cannot. This should also be highlighted before the exam begins.

[myanacondadont]

How's everyone going? It's almost here - I just finished my last Further practice exam 1 EVER, aside from the real thing (duh).

I wrote down some things I usually forget to do when doing practice exams at home because it's not exam conditions but here they are (I wrote them down in my reference book and hope to do all for every question today).

• Read the question carefully.
• Write down your working out.
• Think about the context of the question.
• Try a different avenue to the answer - usually you can find more than one way to answer it. Confirm your answer by using two different ways!
• Sub your answer back in (if applicable) and check it works.

Good luck everyone! Remember we have 2 exams, you can make up your mistakes on exam 1 by doing super well on exam 2!

[brenden]

Goes with out saying - someone remember to come home and scan a copy of their answer book (your highlighted answers don't matter)... That way a few of us can confirm the answers for all of the modules and get an answer set up .

[vididid]

is core weighted more or are they all weighted up equally?

[benobrien]

Goes with out saying - someone remember to come home and scan a copy of their answer book (your highlighted answers don't matter)... That way a few of us can confirm the answers for all of the modules and get an answer set up .

So nervous and excited at the same time to basically know how I went when I get home... 

[LiquidPaperz]

are we allowed to look at our summary book during reading time?

[vididid]

are we allowed to look at our summary book during reading time?

yes, just don't touch a pen or your calculator

[LiquidPaperz]

alright thanks. quick question, i know how to solve this by finding all the equations, vertex points etc, but ive been seeing you can just use the gradient, can someone tell me how this is done?

thanks

[cliffebe]

Sorry, stupid question but I just want to be sure

are we allowed to take in 2 calculators?

[cwiddicombe]

Sorry, stupid question but I just want to be sure

are we allowed to take in 2 calculators?

Pretty sure you can take in a graphics (CAS) and a scientific calculator.

[myanacondadont]

alright thanks. quick question, i know how to solve this by finding all the equations, vertex points etc, but ive been seeing you can just use the gradient, can someone tell me how this is done?

thanks

I only solve them through finding vertices then seeing which fits. I don't think you can use gradient?? Well if you can, stick to what you know! good luck mate!

[AngelWings]

Sorry, stupid question but I just want to be sure

are we allowed to take in 2 calculators?

Pretty sure you can take in a graphics (CAS) and a scientific calculator.

This is true, but reminder that this will take up more space on your table.
I have taken this excerpt from VCAA's website (http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vce/exams/authorisedmaterials.aspx):
"Further Mathematics Examination 1:
-one approved graphics or CAS calculator or CAS software and one scientific calculator
-one bound reference that may be annotated

Further Mathematics Examination 2:
-one approved graphics or CAS calculator or CAS software and one scientific calculator
-one bound reference that may be annotated"