12MAT1

Year 12 Mathematics 201

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Lattimer.

Course Description: This course builds on the Mathematics 101 course and includes an emphasis on Algebra and an introduction to Calculus.

Students taking this course need to have very sound Algebra skills, hence the entry requirements listed below.  The quality text book which students are able to take home, provides excellent support for self-directed learning.

Assessment:  Up to 20 credits available at Level 2.

3 Internal Achievement Standards - 7 credits

3 External Achievement Standards - 13 credits

Prerequisites: 15 Level 1 Maths Achievement Standard credits, inclusive of AS91027 (Algebra) at Merit or higher.

This course leads to:  Level 3 Calculus (if 16 credits including a Merit for the Algebra standard are achieved) and/or Level 3 Statistics (if 12 credits achieved)

A Casio Graphics Calculator is essential for this course. (Approximately $110) It can be purchased through the local stationery outlets and is also needed for the Level 3 Mathematics courses.

Recommended Prior Learning

15 Level 1 Maths Achievement Standard credits, inclusive of AS91027 (Algebra) at Merit or higher.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 5
External Assessed Credits: 13
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91259 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91261 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91262 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91267 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91269 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.14 - Apply systems of equations in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 18

Disclaimer

Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.