Hornsby Girls High School

Year 11 Mathematics Advanced

Term 1 2024
Assessment Task 1 Notification

Date of Issue: Period 3, Monday, March 11, Week 7, 2024.

Format: Assignment and Validation Task (30 minutes)

Weighting: 25%
The combined mark for the assignment and the validation task will contribute 25% of
the final assessment for Year 11 Mathematics Advanced.

Time and Date: Period 1, Tuesday April 2, Week 10, 2024.

The assignment needs to be submitted as a pdf into the HGHS Maths Adv Google
Classroom before 8:45 am. Aim to submit by 8:15 am to give yourself some time for
computer issues. Make sure that you submit the assignment rather than attaching it as a
comment.

A pen and paper validation task will be held at the beginning of the Maths period
on the day of submission. The validation task will be based on the same knowledge
and skills covered in the assignment. The assignment has a technology focus. The
validation task will require students to sketch and solve problems by hand.

Time Allowed: The Mathematics Advanced validation task will have a duration of 30 minutes.

Syllabus Links: MA-F1 Working with Functions

F.1: Algebraic Techniques
F1.2: Introduction to Functions
F1.3 Linear, quadratic and cubic functions
F1.4 Further functions and relations

Learning Intention: To learn how to use technology to graph functions and relations and enable students to
sketch functions and relations by hand and to investigate and provide reasoning to support conclusions.

Success Criteria: To be able to use technology to graph functions and be able to sketch functions by hand.

Outcomes:
Mathematics Advanced:
MA11-1 uses algebraic and graphical techniques to solve, and where appropriate, compare alternative
solutions to problems.
MA11-8 uses appropriate technology to investigate, organise, model and interpret information in a range of
contexts.
MA11-9 provides reasoning to support conclusions which are appropriate to the context.

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 HORNSBY GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL

Mathematics Advanced
Assessment 1 2024 - Assignment

General Instructions Total Marks

This assignment involves technology and written sections that
must be completed. Students should collate their answers in a
word document on computer. Collating your answers as a Google Assignment 45 marks
doc causes problems when submitting, therefore, collate in a word
document and convert to a pdf. Submit into the HGHS Maths Validation Task 30 marks
Advanced Google Classroom before 8:45am on Tuesday, April 2.
Aim to submit by 8:15am to give yourself some time in the event
Total 75 marks
of any computer issues. Make sure that you submit the assignment
rather than attaching it as a comment. Students should ensure that
they have saved a copy of their document before submission.

All graphs should be done using Geogebra or Desmos (or

equivalent) using an appropriate scale. Where the marking criteria
asks for graphs to be labelled, it is sufficient for the equation to be
above the graph or included in the snip from Desmos or Geogebra.
Where more than one function is to be shown on a single number
plane, ensure that the functions are distinguishable through use of
labelling and/or colour and/or dots/dashes etc.
Algebraic work may be typed or hand-written.

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Part A Algebraic Techniques 1 mark each = 7 marks

Answer the following questions in a Word document (Google docs causes problems when submitting
your assignment). The validation task may include questions which are similar to these multiple-choice
questions but will require you to show full hand-written working and solutions. Ensure that you have
done sufficient research during the assignment phase of the task to answer questions proficiently.

1. What are the solutions of 3x2 − 8x − 10 = 0 in simplified form?

8  184
(A) x =
6
42 6
(B) x =
3
4  46
(C) x =
3
8  46
(D) x =
3

2. Which expression is equal to 15x2 − 31x − 24 ?

(A) (5x − 6)(3x + 4)

(B) (15x + 1)( x − 24)

(C) (3x + 2)(5x − 12)

(D) (3x − 8)(5x + 3)

3. Which of the following is the range of the function f ( x ) = 8 − x 3 within the domain −2  x  3 ?
(A)  −19,16 )

(B) [16, −19)

(C) ( −19,16

(D) (16, −19]

2x + 3 x −1
4. Which of the following is the solution of − =6?
9 5
(A) x = 264

(B) x = −42

(C) x = 256

(D) x = 246

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5. Which of the following are the values of a and b such that a and b are real numbers and
6 − 27
= a +b 3?
2 3 +1

−24
(A) a = ,b = 3
5

−24 15
(B) a = ,b =
11 11

24 −15
(C) a = ,b =
11 11

24
(D) a = , b = −3
5

6. The solution(s) of 4x − 2x+2 − 32 = 0 are:

(A) x = −2,3

(B) x = 3

(C) x = −3, 2

(D) x = 2

15m + n  8m − n
7. Which of the following is the simplified form of ?
12m + n
(A) 102 m−3n

(B) 5m−n  24m−n

(C) 52m  2m−n

(D) 5m+n  2m−5n

End of Part A

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Mathematics Advanced

Part B Functions (38 marks)

The validation task may include questions which are similar to the following questions but will require you
to show full hand-written working and solutions. Ensure that you have done sufficient research during the
assignment phase of the task to answer questions proficiently.

8. Consider the function y = mx + c . ALL graphs in the assignment are to be done using
technology.
(a) Sketch y = mx + c by technology, inserting sliders for m and c. 1

x 1
(b) Sketch the straight line y = 2 − , showing your values for the sliders for m and c
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in your snip/screenshot.
(c) Describe in words how you would sketch a straight line of the form y = mx + c on a 2
given number plane in a handwritten/typed response.

9. Consider the function h ( x ) = x 2 − 9 .

(a) Sketch y = h ( x ) . 1

(b) Give the domain and range of y = h ( x ) using interval notation. 2

10. Describe in words the general rule for graphing any function y = af ( x ) given 2

the graph of any function y = f ( x ) . Consider a  0 and 0  a  1 in your answer.

11. (a) Sketch y − 4 = 2( x + 1)2 , showing the coordinates of the vertex on your diagram. 1

(b) Describe in words how the vertex of y − 4 = 2( x + 1)2 can be found directly from 2

the equation of the form y − k = a( x − h)2 and state the relevant values of the
pronumerals.

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12. (a) Sketch p( x) = x2 − 4 and q( x) = −3x on the same number plane. 1

(b) Using your graphs, estimate as accurately as possible the solution of

2
x2 + 3x − 4 = 0 . Note that this equation is in terms of x only. Ensure your answer
is in terms of x only.

2
(c) Show algebraic working to obtain the same solution for x2 − 4 = −3x as in part (b).

13. Consider f ( x ) = ( x − 2)2

(a) Graph y = f ( x ) and y = f ( − x ) on the same number plane. 1

(b) Describe in words how the graph of y = f ( − x ) is found from the graph of 1

any function y = f ( x ) .

(c) Graph y = f ( x ) and y = − f ( x ) on the same number plane. 1

(d) Describe in words how the graph of y = − f ( x ) is found from the graph of 1

any function y = f ( x ) .

(e) Generally, describe in words how the graph of a function y = − f ( − x ) be found 2

from the graph of y = f ( x ) .

14. (a) Sketch y = x2 − nx + 4 , with a slider for n, showing n = 1. 1

(b) Find the values for n such that x2 − nx + 4 = 0 has exactly one solution. Insert your
2
sketch showing one of your solutions for x2 − nx + 4 = 0 and the value of n.

(c) Explain algebraically, with reference to the discriminant, why x2 − nx + 4 = 0 has

2
one real solution for the values of n in your answer for part (b).

(d) Find the values of n such that x2 − nx + 4 = 0 has no real solutions.

1

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15. Given that m( x) = 2x2 is an even function and n( x) = −4 x is an odd function,

(a) Sketch y = m( x) + n( x) 1

(b) With reference to your sketch in part (a), state whether y = m( x) + n( x) is even, 2
odd or neither. Explain how the graph demonstrates your finding.

16. (a) Consider the graphs below. Research the connection between the equation of each
function and its graph: 2
f ( x ) = x( x − 2)

g ( x ) = x( x + 1)( x − 2)

h ( x ) = x 2 ( x − 2)

j ( x ) = − x( x − 2) 2

k ( x ) = x( x + 1)2 ( x − 2)

Provide a screenshot/snip of each graph and consider the link between its equation
and the graph’s general shape, x intercepts, the way the graph behaves near the x
intercepts and the y intercept. You do not need to provide comments about these
features but you should be thinking about them.
(b) Describe, in words and algebra, how the graph of the function y = −( x −1)2 ( x + 3)

could be sketched by hand in terms of the features listed below:

(i) x intercepts
(ii) the way the graph behaves near the x intercepts
(iii) y intercept.
(iv) Write down an example of a cubic polynomial equation, with y the subject,
which has a single root at x = 3 and a double root at x = −2. Express the equation in
factored form.
End of Advanced assignment (Extension students need to complete the
Extension 1 assignment in addition to the Advanced assignment)
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 Hornsby Girls High School
Year 11 Mathematics Advanced
Term 1 2024
Assignment Marking Criteria

Student Number: _________________________

Mathematics Advanced MA11-1 MA11 -8 MA11-9

Part A Algebraic Techniques

Q1-7 Multiple choice – 1 mark each

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Part B Functions
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(a) Graph of y = mx + c is correct and labelled and sliders are inserted.
/1
(b) Graph of y = + 2 is correct and values for the sliders for m and c
−x
5

are shown. /1
(c) Clear and correct description of sketching y = mx + c .
/2
9
(a) Graph of y = h ( x ) is correct and labelled.
/1
(b) Domain of h ( x ) given correctly in interval notation.
Range of h ( x ) given correctly in interval notation. /2
10
Clear and correct description of the transformation and considers
a  0 and 0  a  1.
/2
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(a) Graph of function is correct and labelled.

/1
(b) Explains how the vertex can be stated from the equation of the form
y − k = a( x − h)2 and relevant values of pronumerals are stated.
/2
12
(a) Graphs of y = p ( x ) and y = q ( x ) on the same number plane are
correct and labelled.
/1
(b) Accurate estimation of the graphical solution of p ( x ) = q( x) .
/2
(c) Correct algebraic working shown to obtain same solution of
p ( x ) = q( x) as in part (b).
/2

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 Mathematics Advanced MA11-1 MA11 -8 MA11-9
13
(a) Graphs of y = f ( x ) and y = f ( − x ) on the same number plane are
correct and labelled.
/1
(b) Clear and correct description of the how the graph of y = f ( − x ) is
found from the graph of y = f ( x ) . /1
(c) Graphs of y = f ( x ) and y = − f ( x ) on the same number plane are
/1
correct and labelled.
(d) Clear and correct description of the how the graph of y = − f ( x ) is
found from the graph of y = f ( x ) . /1
(e) Clear and correct description of the how the graph of y = − f ( − x ) is
found from the graph of y = f ( x ) . /2
14
(a) Sketch of y = x2 − nx + 4 , with a slider for n, showing n = 1. .
/1
(b) States values for n such that x2 − nx + 4 = 0 has exactly one solution.
/1
Inserts sketch showing one of the solutions for x − nx + 4 = 0 and the
2

value of n. /1
(c) Explains algebraically, with reference to the discriminant, why
x2 − nx + 4 = 0 has one solution for the values of n in the answer for
part (b). /2
(d) Find the values of n such that x2 − nx + 4 = 0 has no solutions.
/1
15
(a) Graph of y = m ( x ) + n( x) is correct.
/1
(b) Explains correctly using the graphical significance of odd and even
functions. /2
16
(a) 1 mark for at least 2 out of the 5 graphs correct.
2nd mark for at least 4 out of the 5 graphs correct.
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(b) (i) Correct explanation of how to locate the x intercepts.
/1
(ii) Clear and correct description of the way the graph behaves near
the x intercepts. /1

(iii) Correct explanation of how to locate the y intercept.

/1
(iv) Provides a correct example of a cubic polynomial with the given
characteristics. /1

Mathematics Advanced Total MA11-1 MA11 -8 MA11-9

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MA11-1 uses algebraic and graphical techniques to solve, and where appropriate, compare alternative solutions to problems.
MA11-8 uses appropriate technology to investigate, organise, model and interpret information in a range of contexts.
MA11-9 provides reasoning to support conclusions which are appropriate to the context.
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