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Pre-assessment mark < 39 Level 9

Name:
Pre-assessment mark 40 – 52 Progression Point 9.5
Pre-assessment mark: Pre-assessment mark 53 – 69 Level 10
Pre-assessment mark 70 – 87 Progression Point 10.5
Progression Point/Level:
Pre-assessment mark 88 – 112 Level 11

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Money and Financial Mathematics (VCMNA328)
Question 1 4 Marks
How much would an $85,000 investment total after 7 years, if it is invested with an interest
rate of 5.5% p.a. compounded quarterly?

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Patterns and Algebra (VCMNA329)
Question 2 4 Marks
Factorise the expression by grouping.

6𝑎𝑎 − 18 + 𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 − 3𝑏𝑏

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Patterns and Algebra (VCMNA330)
Question 3 4 Marks
Simplify the expression by using the index laws.

−2𝑥𝑥 −6 𝑦𝑦 −3 𝑧𝑧 9
8𝑥𝑥 2 𝑦𝑦 6 𝑧𝑧 5

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Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Patterns and Algebra (VCMNA331)
Question 4 4 Marks
Simplify the algebraic fractions:

𝑥𝑥 𝑥𝑥
+
2 5

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Patterns and Algebra (VCMNA332)
Question 5 4 Marks
Factorise the quadratic equation and state the 𝑥𝑥-intercepts by using the Null Factor Law.

𝑥𝑥 2 − 15𝑥𝑥 + 54 = 0

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Patterns and Algebra (VCMNA333)
Question 6 4 Marks
Rearrange the formula correctly to show 𝑣𝑣 as the subject.

𝑚𝑚𝑣𝑣 2
𝐹𝐹 =
𝑟𝑟

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Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Patterns and Algebra (VCMNA334)
Question 7 4 Marks
Select the matching two-dimensional array for this diagram:

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Real Numbers (VCMNA327)
Question 8 4 Marks
If the relationship between labour and productivity is inversely proportion, complete this table relating
labour to productivity.

Labour Numbers Productivity

9 63

14

161

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Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Linear and Non-Linear Relationships (VCMNA335)
Question 9 4 Marks
1
The formula for the area of a trapezium is 𝐴𝐴 = 2 (𝑎𝑎 + 𝑏𝑏)ℎ. If the area of this trapezium is 126𝑚𝑚2 and
𝑎𝑎 = 15𝑚𝑚 and the height is 9𝑚𝑚. What is the value of 𝑏𝑏?
𝑏𝑏

9𝑚𝑚

15𝑚𝑚

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Linear and Non-Linear Relationships (VCMNA336)
Question 10 4 Marks
Circle the correct linear inequality for the plotted solution.

𝑥𝑥 > − 5

25 ≥ −5𝑥𝑥 − 13 < 2𝑥𝑥 − 3 − 30 > 7𝑥𝑥 − 2 − 1 > 3𝑥𝑥 + 8

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Linear and Non-Linear Relationships (VCMNA337)
Question 11 4 Marks
Solve the pair of simultaneous equations by using the elimination or substitution method.

3𝑥𝑥 + 𝑦𝑦 = 2
4𝑥𝑥 + 2𝑦𝑦 = 6

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Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Linear and Non-Linear Relationships (VCMNA338)
Question 12 4 Marks
Find the equation of a line that is parallel to the line of 𝑦𝑦 = 9𝑥𝑥 + 2 and passes through the coordinates of
(2,5).

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Linear and Non-Linear Relationships (VCMNA339)
Question 13 6 Marks
Match each equation to its correct graph.

1 2 3
𝑦𝑦 = 𝑥𝑥 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑥𝑥 2 − 5 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑦𝑦 = 2𝑥𝑥 𝑦𝑦 = 2𝑥𝑥 2 𝑦𝑦 = −(𝑥𝑥 + 2)2
3 𝑥𝑥

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Linear and Non-Linear Relationships (VCMNA340)
Question 14 4 Marks
Solve the algebraic fractions for the unknown.

5𝑥𝑥 6𝑥𝑥
− =2
2 3

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Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Linear and Non-Linear Relationships (VCMNA341)
Question 15 4 Marks
Factorise the quadratic equation and state the 𝑥𝑥 intercepts by completing the square.

𝑥𝑥 2 + 4𝑥𝑥 − 20 = 0

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Linear and Non-Linear Relationships (VCMNA341)
Question 16 4 Marks
Find the 𝑥𝑥 intercepts of the quadratic equation by using the quadratic formula. −𝑏𝑏 ± √𝑏𝑏2 − 4𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎
𝑥𝑥 =
2𝑎𝑎
−2𝑥𝑥 2 + 3𝑥𝑥 + 12 = 0

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10

Linear and Non-Linear Relationships (VCMNA342)
Question 17 4 Marks
Which equation matches the solution 𝑥𝑥 = −12?

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Victorian Curriculum – Level 10A

Patterns and Algebra (VCMNA357)
Question 18 3 Marks
Find the solutions to the equation by using the remainder theorem.

𝑥𝑥 3 + 4𝑥𝑥 2 − 9𝑥𝑥 − 36 = 0

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10A

Patterns and Algebra (VCMNA358)
Question 19 4 Marks
Find the approximate 𝒙𝒙 − intercept of this function correct to 1 decimal place. Start by guessing and
checking to find an approximate interval of the 𝒙𝒙 − intercept.

𝑓𝑓(𝑥𝑥) = 𝑥𝑥 3 + 𝑥𝑥 + 3

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10A

Real Numbers (VCMNA355)
Question 20 4 Marks
Simplify the surds into their simplest form.

a) √12 + √45 − √48 b) 2√11 × 6√12

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Victorian Curriculum – Level 10A

Real Numbers (VCMNA356)
Question 21 4 Marks
Solve each logarithm equation for 𝑥𝑥.

a) log 2 𝑥𝑥 = 5 b) log 4 64 = 𝑥𝑥

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10A

Linear and Non-Linear Relationships (VCMNA359)
Question 22 4 Marks
Circle the equation that matches the graph.

8
𝑥𝑥 2 = 8 𝑦𝑦 = 8𝑥𝑥 𝑥𝑥 2 + 𝑦𝑦 2 = 64 𝑦𝑦 =
𝑥𝑥

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10A

Real Numbers (VCMNA360)
Question 23 4 Marks
Solve each exponential equation for 𝑥𝑥.

a) 2𝑥𝑥−4 = 32 b) 54𝑥𝑥+1 = 625

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Victorian Curriculum – Level 10A

Linear and Non-Linear Relationships (VCMNA361)
Question 24 5 Marks
2
Sketch this quadratic equation: 𝑦𝑦 = −2𝑥𝑥 − 4𝑥𝑥 + 6

𝑦𝑦
intercept

𝑥𝑥
intercepts

axis of
symmetry

turning
point

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10A

Linear and Non-Linear Relationships (VCMNA362)
Question 25 4 Marks
Determine the exact coordinate points of this quadratic equation when 𝑦𝑦 = 60.

𝑦𝑦 = 𝑥𝑥 2 + 6𝑥𝑥 − 10

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Victorian Curriculum – Level 10A

Linear and Non-Linear Relationships (VCMNA363)
Question 26 4 Marks
State the domain and range for each graph.

a) Domain ____________________ a) Domain ____________________

b) Range _____________________ b) Range _____________________

Victorian Curriculum – Level 10A

Linear and Non-Linear Relationships (VCMNA364)
Question 27 6 Marks
2
Solve the system of equations 𝑦𝑦 = 𝑥𝑥 − 2𝑥𝑥 − 8 and 𝑦𝑦 = 2𝑥𝑥 − 3 by graphing the pair of equations to
find their solutions.

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Teacher Reference
Victorian
Question Sub-Strand Content Description
Curriculum
Connect the compound interest formula to repeated
Money and Financial
1 Level 10 applications of simple interest using appropriate digital
Mathematics
technologies (VCMNA328)
Factorise algebraic expressions by taking out a common
2 Patterns and Algebra Level 10
algebraic factor (VCMNA329)

Simplify algebraic products and quotients using index

3 Patterns and Algebra Level 10
laws (VCMNA330)

Apply the four operations to simple algebraic fractions with

4 Patterns and Algebra Level 10
numerical denominators (VCMNA331)

Expand binomial products and factorise monic quadratic

5 Patterns and Algebra Level 10
expressions using a variety of strategies (VCMNA332)

Substitute values into formulas to determine an unknown

6 Patterns and Algebra Level 10 and re-arrange formulas to solve for a particular
term (VCMNA333)

Implement algorithms using data structures in a general-

7 Patterns and Algebra Level 10
purpose programming language (VCMNA334)

Solve simple problems involving inverse

8 Real Numbers Level 10
proportion (VCMNA327)

Linear and Non-Linear Solve problems involving linear equations, including those
9 Level 10
Relationships derived from formulas (VCMNA335)

Linear and Non-Linear Solve linear inequalities and graph their solutions on
10 Level 10
Relationships a number line (VCMNA336)
Solve simultaneous linear equations, using algebraic and
Linear and Non-Linear
11 Level 10 graphical techniques including using digital technology
Relationships
(VCMNA337)
Linear and Non-Linear Solve problems involving gradients of parallel and
12 Level 10
Relationships perpendicular lines (VCMNA338)
Explore the connection between algebraic and graphical
Linear and Non-Linear representations of relations such as simple quadratic,
13 Level 10
Relationships reciprocal, circle and exponential, using digital technology
as appropriate (VCMNA339)
Linear and Non-Linear Solve linear equations involving simple algebraic
14 Level 10
Relationships fractions (VCMNA340)

Linear and Non-Linear

15 Level 10
Relationships
Solve simple quadratic equations using a range of
strategies (VCMNA341)
Linear and Non-Linear
16 Level 10
Relationships

Linear and Non-Linear Solve equations using systematic guess-check-and-refine

17 Level 10
Relationships with digital technology (VCMNA342)

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Investigate the concept of a polynomial and apply the

18 Patterns and Algebra Level 10A factor and remainder theorems to solve
problems (VCMNA357)

Devise and use algorithms and simulations to solve

19 Patterns and Algebra Level 10A
mathematical problems (VCMNA358)

Define rational and irrational numbers and perform

20 Real Numbers Level 10A
operations with surds and fractional indices (VCMNA355)

Use the definition of a logarithm to establish and apply the

21 Real Numbers Level 10A laws of logarithms and investigate logarithmic scales in
measurement (VCMNA356)

Describe, interpret and sketch parabolas, hyperbolas,

Linear and Non-Linear
22 Level 10A circles and exponential functions and their
Relationships
transformations (VCMNA359)

Linear and Non-Linear

23 Level 10A Solve simple exponential equations (VCMNA360)
Relationships

Apply understanding of polynomials to sketch a range of

Linear and Non-Linear
24 Level 10A curves and describe the features of these curves from
Relationships
their equation (VCMNA361)

Factorise monic and non-monic quadratic expressions and

Linear and Non-Linear
25 Level 10A solve a wide range of quadratic equations derived from a
Relationships
variety of contexts (VCMNA362)

Use function notation to describe the relationship between

Linear and Non-Linear
26 Level 10A dependent and independent variables in modelling
Relationships
contexts (VCMNA363)

Linear and Non-Linear Solve simultaneous equations using systematic guess-

27 Level 10A
Relationships check-and-refine with digital technology (VCMNA364)

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