Sample Unit Mathematics Standard 2 Year 12 – – Sample for implementation for Year 12 from Term 4, 2018 Unit Title Introducing Networks Duration 10 Strand Networks Topic MS-N2: Network Concepts Subtopic focus Resources The principal focus of this subtopic is to identify and use network Access to the internet for teacher (and students if possible) terminology and to solve problems involving networks. String, ruler, scissors and key rings Mini whiteboards Students develop awareness of the applicability of networks Paper for making posters throughout their lives, for example social media networks and their A variety of appropriate maps and house plans. ability to use associated techniques to optimise practical problems. Outcomes Assessment Strategies A student: Informal Assessment: solves problems using networks to model decision-making in At the start of the unit the teacher assesses students’ prior learning using a variety of practical problems MS2-12-8 different strategies, including: chooses and uses appropriate technology effectively in a of students working in small groups to brainstorm what they have heard about networks contexts, and applies critical thinking to recognise appropriate times and methods for such use MS2-12-9 a mind map of where they have heard the word used (social, trains, etc.) ‘network’ uses mathematical argument and reasoning to evaluate conclusions, communicating a position clearly to others and During the unit the teacher may assess student progress strategies including: observing student engagement during in-class problem-solving tasks justifying a response MS2-12-10 monitoring the completion of homework tasks collecting samples of student work to informally assess individual progress providing opportunities for students to contribute to class discussion and/or group work posing key questions when working in one-to-one situations with students starting each lesson with a brief (5 min) quiz that reviews the key concepts of previous lessons and key skills that will be required in the lesson that will follow.
Sample Unit – Mathematics Standard 2 – Year 12 Sample for implementation for Year 12 from Term 4, 2018 Unit Title Introducing Networks Duration 10 Strand Networks Topic MS-N2: Network Concepts Subtopic focus The principal focus of this subtopic is to identify and use network terminology and to solve problems involving networks. Students develop awareness of the applicability of networks throughout their lives, for example social media networks and their ability to use associated techniques to optimise practical problems. Resources Access to the internet for teacher (and students if possible) String, ruler, scissors and key rings Mini whiteboards Paper for making posters A variety of appropriate maps and house plans. Outcomes Assessment Strategies A student: solves problems using networks to model decision-making in practical problems MS2-12-8 chooses and uses appropriate technology effectively in a of contexts, and applies critical thinking to recognise appropriate times and methods for such use MS2-12-9 uses mathematical argument and reasoning to evaluate conclusions, communicating a position clearly to others and justifying a response MS2-12-10 Informal Assessment: At the start of the unit the teacher assesses students’ prior learning using a variety of different strategies, including: students working in small groups to brainstorm what they have heard about networks a mind map of where they have heard the word ‘network’ used (social, trains, etc.) During the unit the teacher may assess student progress strategies including: observing student engagement during in-class problem-solving tasks monitoring the completion of homework tasks collecting samples of student work to informally assess individual progress providing opportunities for students to contribute to class discussion and/or group work posing key questions when working in one-to-one situations with students starting each lesson with a brief (5 min) quiz that reviews the key concepts of previous lessons and key skills that will be required in the lesson that will follow.