Year 13 Mathematics - Calculus
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Lattimer.
Course Description: There is a mathematical code to our constantly changing universe. We have used it to split the atom and land on the moon. You should learn it, it’s called Calculus.
This course extends Year 12 work done in Algebra, Calculus and Trigonometry and includes a new topic – Complex Numbers. Students undertaking this course need to have a strong Algebra foundation, hence the entry requirement below.
Assessment: Up to 21 credits available at Level 3.
1 Internal Achievement Standard - 4 credits
3 External Achievement Standards -17 credits
Prerequisites: 16 Level 2 Maths Achievement Standard credits, inclusive of AS91261 (Algebra at Merit or higher) and AS91262 (Calculus).
Recommended Prior Learning
16 Level 2 Maths Achievement Standard credits, inclusive of AS91261 (Algebra at Merit or higher) and AS91262 (Calculus).
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.5 - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
Courses offered will be subject to sufficient students taking them up and are not necessarily guaranteed to run.