Mathematics
Mathematics
LEVEL ONE - Intermediate
Code: L1MAT
Course Description
This course covers the strands of Algebra & Number, Measurement & Geometry, and Statistics & Probability. In a range of meaningful contexts, you will be engaged in thinking mathematically and statistically. This course has less algebra content than the Mathematics for STEM Careers Level 1 Mathematics course (L1MSC). You will solve problems, model solutions and communicate your findings. Two versions of this course will run, one for students who pass the numeracy corequisite by the end of year 10, and one for students who will need to prepare to resit this during year 11.
This course fits most Vocational Pathways.
Course of Study
This course contributes NCEA Level 1 credits.
Assessment
Two internal and one external standard offering a total of 15 credits.
Costs
Students are required to have their own calculators for this course. If a student is intending on doing further study in Mathematics, a Casio fx9860 graphics calculator (approximately $170 - although available at less than half this price via https://www.come-here.co.nz/) is recommended. A Casio fx82 scientific calculator (approximately $50) is recommended for students not planning on studying Mathematics beyond Level 1.
LEVEL ONE - Mathematics for STEM Careers
Code: L1MSC
Course Description
This course covers the strands of Algebra & Number, Measurement & Geometry, and Statistics & Probability. In a range of meaningful contexts, you will be engaged in thinking mathematically and statistically. This course focuses heavily on algebraic, geometric, and technical mathematical skills. You will solve problems, model solutions and communicate your findings. The course is designed for students who will have passed the numeracy corequisite by the end of year 10, and who have a pathway including further science, technology, engineering or mathematical studies, or careers based in these areas, or just have an interest in pursuing school mathematics to a high level.
This course fits most Vocational Pathways.
Course of Study
This course contributes NCEA Level 1 credits.
Assessment
Two internal and two external standards offering a total of 20 credits.
Costs
Students are required to have their own calculators for this course. If a student is intending on doing further study in Mathematics, a Casio fx9860 graphics calculator (approximately $170 - although available at less than half this price via https://www.come-here.co.nz/) is recommended. A Casio fx82 scientific calculator (approximately $50) is recommended for students not planning on studying Mathematics beyond Level 1.
Entry Criteria
A passing grade on the new NCEA Level 1 Numeracy corequisite assessment (US 32406) which students sit in term 4 of year 10, together with Year 10 Foundation Learning test results at Merit or Excellence.
LEVEL TWO - Mathematics for STEM Careers
Code: L2MSC
Course Description
This course is strongly recommended for you if you wish to pursue tertiary study for a career which uses Mathematics heavily (e.g. health sciences, medicine, engineering, architecture, economics, computer science). It has more of an algebraic focus than the L2MAT course and introduces students to the mathematical modeling tools in calculus (a natural extension of coordinate geometry and algebra with extensive real world applications in many careers). You will be required to solve problems in a logical manner and report your findings in a clear and precise way.
This course is recommended to students who followed the Level 1 Mathematics for STEM Careers course, and who have a pathway including further science, technology, engineering or mathematical studies, or careers based in these areas, or just have an interest in pursuing school mathematics to a high level.
This course fits most Vocational Pathways.
Course of Study
This is a Level 2 course with standards covering algebra, trigonometry, probability, statistics and an introduction to calculus.
Assessment
A combination of internal and external standards allowing up to 20 credits.
Costs
A Casio fx9860 graphics calculator (approximately $170 - although available at less than half this price via https://www.come-here.co.nz/) will be required by students taking this course.
Entry Criteria
Students will need to have completed a Level 1 Mathematics course gaining at least 15 credits. For automatic entry they will need to have gained an Achieved or higher in the Level 1 Mathematics externally assessed standard Demonstrate Mathematical Reasoning (1.4). Further entry will be at the discretion of the Mathematics staff.
LEVEL TWO - Mathematics
Code: L2MAT
Course Description
This course is designed for you if you wish to pursue a career needing above Level 1 Mathematics but do not want to pursue the most academic Level 2 mathematics course (L2MSC)...For the majority of students not having followed the Level 1 Mathematics for STEM Careers course, and who are not involved in PIA or Gateway, this is the recommended course for year 12. This course also allows you to gain the Level 2 Mathematics credits which are required for entry to many courses of further study and occupations.
This course fits most Vocational Pathways.
Course of Study
This is a Level 2 course with standards covering algebra, trigonometry, probability and statistics, with the possibility of an introduction to calculus.
Assessment
A combination of Internal and External standards allowing up to 17 credits. All standards are linked to Numeracy Level 1. The Statistics standards are linked to Literacy.
Costs
A Casio fx9860 graphics calculator (approximately $170 - although available at less than half this price via https://www.come-here.co.nz/) will be required by students taking this course.
Entry Criteria
Students will need to have obtained at least 10 credits from Level 1 NCEA Mathematics Achievement Standards. Further entry will be at the discretion of the Mathematics staff.
LEVEL TWO - Mathematics for Work
Code: L2MFW
Course Description
This course is designed for you if are taking PIA or Gateway and do not want to take your study of Mathematics beyond Level 2. It is a course based around developing practical problem solving skills and equipping you to confidently handle Mathematics you may need in the future. This course is not recommended for PIA or Gateway students who may wish to progress on to a Level 3 Mathematics course next year, or who intend to enter a career where a more academic understanding of Mathematics would be required.
This course fits non-academic Vocational Pathways.
Course of Study
This is a Level 2 course including only internally assessed standards which could include studies across trigonometry, graphical methods, coordinate geometry, sequences and series, probability, and statistics.
Assessment
Internal standards with around 12 credits on offer in total. All standards are linked to Numeracy Level 1. The Statistics standards are linked to Literacy.
Costs
A Casio fx82 scientific calculator (approximately $50) is recommended for students taking this course.
Entry Criteria
There is no specific entry criteria for this course.
LEVEL THREE - Mathematics with Statistics
Code: L3MAS
Course of Study
This course gives you skills to continue on to University in any field with a basic understanding of statistics together with algebraic processes to solve simultaneous equations, and network methods, that have applications in many fields. You may opt to take this course together with the Mathematics with Calculus course as they complement each other. This course fits most Vocational Pathways.
Assessment
A combination of internal and external standards allowing up to 19 credits.
Some of the internal credits contribute towards UE Literacy.
Costs
A Casio fx9860 graphics calculator (approximately $170 - although available at less than half this price via https://www.come-here.co.nz/) will be required by students taking this course.
Entry Criteria
You will need to have obtained at least 12 credits from Level 2 NCEA Mathematics Achievement Standards. Gaining at least an Achieved on the Probability 2.12 external assessment provides automatic entry to this course. Further entry will be at the discretion of the Mathematics staff.
LEVEL THREE - Mathematics with Calculus
Code: L3MAC
Course of Study
The course consists of algebra, trigonometry and geometry based internal standards, together with two calculus based external standards. The calculus standards build on the introduction in the Level 2 Mathematics for STEM Careers course and incorporate many practical applications. This course is strongly recommended for you if you wish to pursue tertiary study for a career which uses Mathematics heavily (e.g. health sciences, medicine, engineering, architecture, economics, computer science). You may opt to take this course together with the Mathematics with Statistics course as they complement each other.
This course fits most Vocational Pathways other than Social and Community services.
Assessment
A combination of internal and external standards allowing up to 22 credits.
Costs
A Casio fx9860 graphics calculator (approximately $170 - although available at less than half this price via https://www.come-here.co.nz/) will be required by students taking this course
Entry Criteria
Level 2 NCEA and 15 credits in Level 2 Mathematics including at least an Achieved on the Calculus 2.17 external assessment. Further entry will be at the discretion of the Mathematics staff.
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