L1 Mathematics
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. McDermid.
This course is intended for those students who wish to take either L2 Mathematics or Statistics next year. NCEA L2 courses in Mathematics and/or Statistics lead into NCEA L3 Calculus and/or NCEA L3 Statistics courses in Year 13.
The L1MATH course focuses on Algebra and Mathematical thinking. It will be useful for students interested in careers in Engineering, Business/Commerce, Architecture,Medicine and Law to name a few.
Students can gain up to 15 credits. Students will be assessed to L1 Mathematics Achievement Standards. Assessment is a combination of both internally and externally assessed standards.
Required Prior Learning
Students are allocated this course by the Mathematics Department. Allocation will be based on demonstration of a strength in Algebra in Year 10.
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 three books for this course, cost is $6 per book.
Pathway
This course leads to all Level 2 Mathematics 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.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 - Explore data using a statistical enquiry process
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 - Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning