This course requires 2 options.
MATHEMATICS with CALCULUS 31F - Full Year
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. McElwain.
The course continues the development of Mathematics with a particular emphasis on Calculus but also includes Algebra, Co-ordinate Geometry and Trigonometry. Opportunities are sought to reinforce basic techniques and to provide practice in problem solving and applications.
If a student achieves 14 Level 3 credits in this course it will be counted as an approved subject for University Entrance.
Future Possibilities
This course is intended for students with a major interest in the continued study of Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Economics and Engineering. A reasonable grade in this course may help to ensure entry to a restricted university paper.
Recommended Prior Learning
Recommended number of credits: 10 Level 2 Achievement Standard credits
Recommended standards already achieved at Merit level or better, two of:
91257 (2.2) - Apply graphical methods in solving problems
91261 (2.6) - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
91262 (2.7) - Apply calculus methods in solving problems
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students will require a graphics calculator.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.