CAS21F

CALCULUS and STATISTICS 21F - Full Year

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr M. McKubre-Jordens.

This is an intensive course designed to prepare students for Level 3 study in both Calculus and Statistics. It has a mix of algebra, geometry, statistics 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

15 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: 21
Internal Assessed Credits: 8
External Assessed Credits: 13
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. 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
A.S. 91264 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91267 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability 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. 91269 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.14 - Apply systems of equations in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 21