L2 Mathematics
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. McDermid.
This course is intended for those students who wish to take either L3CALC, L3STAT or L3MATS next year. The focus is on Algebra and Mathematical thinking, students who require Calculus study in the future need to be in this course.
It will be useful for students interested in careers in Engineering, Medicine, Economics, Finance or Architecture to name a few.
Students can gain up to 20 credits. Students will be assessed to L2 Mathematics Achievement Standards. Assessment is a combination of both internally and externally assessed standards.
Required Prior Learning
Students MUST have achieved at least 16 credits in NCEA L1 Mathematics and Statistics Standards with a GPA of 70% or more. This equates to a minimum of 13 credits at Merit level. Students also need the approval of the HOD.
Subject Costs
The optional Learning Workbooks are highly recommended. Each one relates to a standard that the students are sitting. The TOTAL cost of these booklets is $35. You will be given the opportunity to purchase a set of these ESA Learning Workbooks at the start of the year. D&D Resources Revision books for External Assessments. These are optional, there are two books for this course, cost is $6 per book.
Pathway
This course provides access to all L3 Mathematics and L3 Statistics courses.
Subject Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for Course Endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 - Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 9
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.2 - Apply graphical methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 2
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 6
Term: 3, Week: 8
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5
Term: 3, Week: 8
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.14 - Apply systems of equations in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 6
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 1