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.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.14 - Apply systems of equations in solving problems
Disclaimer
Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.