Teacher Submission Receipt

Preliminary Advanced Mathematics

TASK NAME: Preliminary Advanced – Task 2 STUDENT NAME: _____________________

SUBMISSION DATE: Tuesday 27th June 2023 (Term 2 Week 10, Period 1)

To be completed by the student

I, _______________________________ , have (student to tick as acknowledgement)

o Submitted work that is my own

o Followed the student requirements as outlined in “All My Own Work” and the Macquarie
Fields High School’s HSC Assessment booklet
o Made and retained a duplicate copy of the submitted work

Student Signature : ________________ Date : _____________________________

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This section is to be signed by the class teacher once they have sighted and received the
student work. It must then be given to the student as their evidence of the work being
submitted and received by the class teacher.

TASK NAME: Preliminary Advanced - Task 2 STUDENT NAME: _____________________

SUBMISSION DATE: Tuesday 27th June 2023 (Term 2 Week 10, Period 1)

CLASS TEACHER:

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 Macquarie Fields High School

Preliminary Advanced Mathematics (2023)

Task 2: Research Task

Task 2 Research Task Teachers: Hegde, Gould,
T.Nguyen, Plowes,
Lai, D.Nguyen
Weighting 20%
Tuesday June 13th 2023 Tuesday June 27th
Date Issued: Date Due:
(Week 8) 2023 (Week 10)
Content Assessed MA-T1: Trigonometry and Measure of Angles

Outcomes assessed:
A student:

• uses the concepts and techniques of trigonometry in the solution of equations and
problems involving geometric shapes MA11-3.
• uses appropriate technology to investigate, organise, model and interpret
information in a range of contexts MA11-8.
• provides reasoning to support conclusions which are appropriate to the context
MA11-9.

Nature and description of the task:

This research tasks uses trigonometric modelling to solve a variety of practical problems.
The task consists of two parts:

Part 1: Hand-in assignment (30 marks) will be completed over two weeks outside of
class.
The questions for Part 1 will be answered in this booklet and must be your own work.
Part 2: Validation test (15 marks) will be completed in-class. It will consist of short-
response questions which will be answered using the knowledge developed through the
completion of Part 1.

Submission (Task is to be submitted in class, along with formal submission receipt):

You are to submit a hard copy of your solutions to Part 1 in the space provided in this
booklet. Final working out and solutions are to be completed in black/blue pen. NO
DIGITAL SUBMISSIONS ARE ALLOWED.

Marking criteria:
This task will be marked out of 45. The marking rubric can be found on page 14-16.

Resources required:
Black/blue pen, pencil, ruler, computer/laptop, internet access, camera, clinometer,
printer, scissors, glue

NAME: CLASS:
 Marks Awarded

Question 1 /3

Part 1: Question 2 /8
Hand-in
assignment Question 3 /9

Question 4 /10

Part 2:
Validation Test /15

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NAME: CLASS:

Question 1 (3 marks total)

An observer at the top of a 10-metre-tall platform looks out to see a large rock formation.
The angle of elevation to the top of the rock formation is 55∘ and the angle of depression to
the base of the rock formation is 28∘ .

a) Find the horizontal distance 𝑑 between the platform and the rock 1 mark
formation, correct to two decimal places.

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b) Find the height ℎ of the rock formation, correct to the nearest metre. 2 marks

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Question 2 (8 marks total)

An observer is walking along a straight road which is aligned to the north. At one point the
observer notices a tall tree on a bearing of 54∘ with an angle of elevation of 20∘ . He then
walks 220 metres along the road, the tree is now on a bearing of 160∘ with an angle of
elevation of 25∘ . Let ℎ be the height of the tree.

a) In the space below, draw a diagram that shows the information above.
The straight road which is aligned to north is given.
Label the point where the tree is first noticed 𝐴, the second point where the tree is
observed 𝐵, the base of the tree as 𝑋 and the top of the tree as 𝑇. 2 marks

b) Determine the size of ∠𝐴𝑋𝐵 to the nearest degree. 2 marks

Provide a diagram and working out to support your calculation.

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c) Using the diagram in Question 2a),

ℎ
i) Show that 𝐵𝑋 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛25 1 mark

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ℎ
ii) Show that 𝐴𝑋 = 𝑡𝑎𝑛20 1 mark

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iii) Hence, using the Cosine Rule, calculate the height of ℎ to 2 marks
the nearest metre.

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Question 3 (9 marks total)

In this question, you will be required to use trigonometry and Google Maps to verify the total
area between three locations – Macquarie Fields High School, Macquarie Fields Leisure
Centre and Monarch Fields.

Follow the instructions to verify the calculation of total area size between the three locations.

1. Open up Google Maps and locate Macquarie Fields High School

2. Right-click to measure the distance between Macquarie Fields High School,

Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre and Monarch Fields. This will create a triangle.

3. Take a screenshot of this triangle and paste it in the space provided (Question 3a) –

Page 5). The screenshot should also include the total area and distance calculated

by Google Maps.

4. Sketch the triangle from Question 3a) - Page 5, clearly showing the distance between

each side and labelling the vertices.

5. Using trigonometry, show your calculations in Question 3c) – Page 6 to verify the

total area calculated by Google Maps.

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a) Insert in the box below, a screenshot of the triangle between 1 mark

Macquarie Fields High School, Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre and
Monarch Fields. Ensure the total area and distance are also visible.

b) Sketch in the box below, triangle from Question 3a). 1 mark

Include the distance between each location and label each vertex clearly.

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c) Using trigonometry, verify the total area shown by Google Maps from 2 marks
your screenshot in Question 3a) – Page 5.

Total area calculated by Google Maps in Question 3a: ____________________________

Calculations to verify the total area:

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d) Is there a discrepancy between the total area value calculated 1 mark

by Google Maps in Question 3a and the total area calculated in Question 3c?
Discuss why this discrepancy exists or does not exist.

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e) What is the true bearing of the following locations from Macquarie Fields High to:
i) Monarch Fields. 2 marks
Support your answer with working out and a diagram.

Diagram:

Provide working out below:

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ii) Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre 2 marks

Support your answer with working out and a diagram.

Diagram:

Provide working out below:

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Question 4 (10 marks total)

In this question, you will be required to use trigonometry to calculate the height of an object
in your surroundings.

Follow the instructions to calculate the height of an object and record your answers in the
space provided.

1. Measure and record the height from the ground to your line of sight correct to the
nearest centimetre.
2. Locate an object that you would like to calculate the height of.
3. Stand at least 3 metres away from the object.
4. Using a clinometer, measure and record the angle of elevation from your line of sight
to the top of the object.
5. Take a close-up photo showing your reading of the clinometer. Include this photo in
your submission.
6. Take a photo from the side view to include you using the clinometer and the object
(see Example below). Include this photo in your submission.
Example:

Source: wikiHow

7. Measure the perpendicular distance between you and the object. Record this
information.
8. Draw a diagram showing relevant measurements to aid your calculation of the height
of the object.

* A clinometer is an instrument used for measuring the angle of slopes. You can choose to
construct your clinometer, purchase/borrow a clinometer or use a digital clinometer.

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a) Fill in the table below: 2 marks

Height between the ground and your line of sight

(leave measurement to the nearest centimetre):

Angle of elevation from your line of sight to the top

of the object (leave answer to the nearest degree):

Perpendicular distance between you and the object

(leave measurement to the nearest centimetre):

b) Insert in the box below, insert a close-up photo showing your reading 1 mark
of the clinometer.

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c) Insert in the box below, a side view photo that includes you using the 1 mark
clinometer and the height of the selected object (See Example image on Page 9).

d) In the box below, sketch a diagram of the relevant triangle you will use 1 mark
based on the photo from Question 4c) to calculate the height of the object. In
your diagram, include all relevant measurements to aid your calculation.

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e) Calculate the height of the object using trigonometry. 2 marks

Show all relevant calculations.

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f) Discuss the accuracy of your calculation of the height of the object. 3 marks
What can you do differently to improve the accuracy of its measurement?

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Marking Rubric…

Question 1a (1 mark)

Criteria Marks
• Correct solution 1

Question 1b (2 marks)

Criteria Marks
• Correct solution 2
• Finding the partial height of the rock formation 1

Question 2a (2 marks)

Criteria Marks
• Correct diagram with all measurements and angles indicated. 2
• Diagram includes at least two correct angle markings. 1

Question 2b (2 marks)

Criteria Marks
• Correct solution with diagram and working out. 2
• Correct diagram drawn OR size of angle without working out.. 1

Question 2c)i) (1 mark)

Criteria Marks
• Correct solution 1

Question 2c)ii) (1 mark)

Criteria Marks
• Correct solution 1

Question 2c)iii) (2 marks)

Criteria Marks
• Correct solution 2
• Correct substitution into the Cosine Rule. 1

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Question 3a (1 mark)

Criteria Marks
• Inserted a screenshot of the triangle between Macquarie Fields 1
High School, Macquarie Fields Leisure Centre and Monarch
fields inserted. Values of total area and distance are also visible.

Question 3b (1 mark)

Criteria Marks
• Sketch of the triangle between the three locations with each 1
vertex labelled clearly and distance between vertices shown.

Question 3c (2 marks)

Criteria Marks
• Working out using trigonometry provided to verify the total area 2
shown on Google Maps. Total area calculated should be similar
to the value shown in Question 3a.
• Finds a relevant angle to aid calculation of total area 1

Question 3d (1 mark)

Criteria Marks
• The presence of a discrepancy (or lack of) is stated using 1
relevant numerical values AND a valid argument is provide to
account for whether or not the discrepancy exists.

Question 3e)i) (2 marks)

Criteria Marks
• Correct true bearing with relevant working out and diagram 2
shown.
• Correct diagram drawn OR correct compass/true bearing only 1

Question 3e)ii) (2 marks)

Criteria Marks
• Correct true bearing with relevant working out and diagram 2
shown.
• Correct diagram drawn OR correct compass/true bearing only 1

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Question 4a (2 marks)

Criteria Marks
• Table filled in with three valid values with the correct rounding 2
• Table filled in with at least two valid values in the correct format 1
OR table filled in with three valid values with incorrect rounding.

Question 4b (1 mark)

Criteria Marks
• Inserted a close-up photo showing your reading of the clinometer. 1

Question 4c (1 mark)

Criteria Marks
• Inserted a photo from the side view that includes the height of the 1
object and you using a clinometer.

Question 4d (1 mark)

Criteria Marks
• Sketch of the relevant triangle used to calculate the height of the 1
object. Relevant measurements are included in the diagram.

Question 4e (2 marks)

Criteria Marks
• Correct calculation of the height of the object using trigonometry 2
with relevant working out provided.
• Correct calculation of the partial height of the object using 1
trigonometry with relevant working out provided.

Question 4f (3 marks)

Criteria Marks
• Discussion regarding the accuracy of the height of the object 3
• TWO suggestions to improve the accuracy of the measurement
• Discussion regarding the accuracy of the height of the object 2
• ONE suggestion to improve the accuracy of the measurement
• Discussion regarding the accuracy of the height of the object 1
OR
• ONE suggestion to improve the accuracy of the measurement

Total: /30

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