CAL21F

CALCULUS 21F - Full Year

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr M. McKubre-Jordens.

This course prepares students for Level 3 study in Calculus or General Mathematics, as well as careers involving a high level of mathematical or analytical thought. Its focus is algebra, graphs of functions, and early calculus. Mathematical thinking and concepts are developed and placed in a meaningful context wherever possible.

An NCEA Course Endorsement is possible for this subject.

Recommended Prior Learning

10 Credits of Level 1 Mathematics Achievement Standards, including AS91947 (1.4 Mathematical Reasoning).

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A graphing calculator (e.g. CASIO fx-9750 or fx-9860) is highly recommended.
A BYOD device is required.

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 9
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91256 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 - Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91257 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.2 - Apply graphical methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91258 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.3 - Apply sequences and series in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91259 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91261 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91262 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 20