Approaches to the WACE 2011 Mathematics 3C3D Exam
This document presents an approach or approaches to the 2011 WACE Mathematics 3C3D Examination. These approaches incorporate the use of CAS as well as ‘by hand’ solution methods. At times two alternative methods are presented. The providing of two solutions is intended to encourage a conversation between teachers and students about the most deserning and efficient way to tackle the mathematics presented in this form of assessment.
Category:
General Resources
Technology:
CLASSPAD 300/330
CP044 Edit and Delete User Defined Functions
Managing your own user defined functions such as those created in the previous topic.
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'How to' on Classpad/CAS
Technology:
CLASSPAD 300/330, CLASSPAD FXCP400
CP071 Define Function with Many Variables
Create and use a function with many variables. Also edit a user defined function in the program editor.
Category:
'How to' on Classpad/CAS
Technology:
CLASSPAD 300/330, CLASSPAD FXCP400
CP703 Geometry – Line Segment Midpoint
Draw a line segment between two points A and B and construct its midpoint.
Category:
'How to' on Classpad/CAS
Technology:
CLASSPAD 300/330, CLASSPAD FXCP400
CP307 Simultaneous Equations In Main
Solve simultaneously the equations 3y – 2x = 5 and x + 2y – 8 = 0 graphically using both Main and Graph windows.
Category:
'How to' on Classpad/CAS
Technology:
CLASSPAD 300/330, CLASSPAD FXCP400
ClassPad II companion for General Maths 3
A ‘how to’ companion book for the Tasmanian General Maths 3 course written by Gary Anderson.
Category:
General Resources
Technology:
CLASSPAD 300/330
Programs referred to in the “How Do I CODE …” book for the fx-CP400
Download the programs that accompany the book How Do I CODE on a CASIO fx-CP400.
CP990 Update ClassPad Operating System
How to update the operating system of your hand-held ClassPad using a Windows PC.
Category:
'How to' on Classpad/CAS
Technology:
CLASSPAD 300/330, CLASSPAD FXCP400
CP991 Computer To ClassPad Data Transfer
How to download programs, eActivities, csv files, pictures and so on into your handheld ClassPad from a Mac or Windows computer.
Category:
'How to' on Classpad/CAS
Technology:
CLASSPAD 300/330, CLASSPAD FXCP400
CP011 Simplifying and Expanding
Collect like terms and expand and simplify expressions such as 3(4-2x)^2.
Category:
'How to' on Classpad/CAS
Technology:
CLASSPAD 300/330, CLASSPAD FXCP400