NCEA Level 3 Mathematics With Calculus
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Thompson.
This course is based on Level 8 of mathematics in the New Zealand Curriculum. It is designed for students who have coped comfortably with Level 2 mathematics achievement standards. Topics covered are algebra, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, complex numbers. A knowledge of mathematics with calculus is required for tertiary level courses in science, engineering, architecture, economics, finance, psychology and medicine.
A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student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
AS91574 Linear Programming
AS91575 Trigonometry
Term 2
AS91587 Systems of Equations
AS91578 Differentiation
Term 3
AS91579 Integration
AS91578 Differentiation Revision
Term 4
AS91579 Integration Revision
AS91578 Differentiation Revision
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 13 Level 2 credits that must include 91261 (algebra) (2.1), 91262 (calculus) (2.6) preferable at merit or higher.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
2x Maths Exercise Books (1J5) or Ringbinder and A4 Refill.
It is recommended that students have a Casio FX 9750GA Plus graphics calculator, and a Calculus Workbook approximately $20.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 7
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 6
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
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.
Pathway Tags
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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.