L1MATH

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.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91944 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 - Explore data using a statistical enquiry process


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91945 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 - Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91947 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 15