L3 Calculus
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr N. McDermid.
This challenging course is intended for those students who wish to study Mathematics beyond school. The focus is on Algebra, Calculus and Mathematical thinking.
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 24 credits. Students will be assessed to L3 Calculus 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 L2 Mathematics Standards with a GPA of 60% or more. This equates to a minimum of 7 credits at Merit level. Students also need the approval of the HOD.
Subject Costs
The optional Learning Workbook is highly recommended. You will be given the opportunity to purchase an ESA Learning Workbook at the start of the year, at a cost of $25. D&D Resources Revision books for External Assessments. These are optional, there are three books for this course, cost is $6 per book.
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 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 6
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.5 - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 6
Term: 3, Week: 8
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 1
Term: 3, Week: 8
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 2
Term: 3, Week: 8
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5
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 3.1 - Apply the geometry of conic sections in solving problems
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 1