NCEA Level 2 Mathematics for Engineering
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Thompson
This course is intended for able students who wish to pursue a degree course which includes mathematics. As the course covers an introduction to calculus, a strong interest and previous success in algebra assessments is a requirement.
The course includes Algebra, Calculus, Graphs, Non-right angled Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry and Simultaneous Equations.
A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.
Course Overview
Term 1
AS91579 & AS91269 Systems of Equations
Term 2
AS91259 Graphs & AS91261 Algebra
Term 3
AS91261 Algebra (complete) & AS91262 Calculus
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must have gained 14 Level 1 credits from achievement standards including merit grades in AS91027 and AS91028.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
It is recommended that students purchase a Casio FX 9750G Plus Graphics Calculator (approximately $115), and the Nulake Level 2 Mathematics external workbook (approximately $18) or Walker Workbooks.
Maths exercise books (1J5)
Pathway
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 7
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
Pathway Tags
Statistics leads to careers in: Business Studies, Commerce, Education, Geography, Health Studies, Marketing, Nursing, Politics, Psychology, Social Work, Journalism, Town Planning, any career involving prediction, sampling and probability., Construction and infrastructure, Manufacturing and technology, The Primary Industries, The Service Industries, Social and Community services, Accountant, Actuarial Science, Computer Analyst or programmer, Economist, Engineering Analyst, Information Scientist, Marketing Research Analyst, Mathematician, Meteorologist, Numerical Analyst, Operations Research, Statistician, Systems Analyst, Teacher,
Disclaimer
POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.
Credits listed may change.