VCE Mathematical MethodsPractice Examination 1

This paper covers

• Calculus applied to a logistic population-growth model: rates of change, optimisation of growth rate, average value and definite integrals
• Functions, transformations and inverse functions arising from exponential/logistic models, with domain and range
• Algebra: index and log laws, solving exponential and logarithmic equations exactly over a domain
• Probability and statistics in a biological-sampling context: normal distribution, binomial distribution, and approximate confidence intervals for a population proportion

Students are permitted to bring into the examination the materials normally allowed for this subject. Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

This is an ATARMAxxing practice paper. It is not an official examination and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by the VCAA, NESA or the QCAA.