CAL21S

MATHEMATICS with CALCULUS 21S - Semester

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. McElwain.


The emphasis of this course is to prepare students for Level 3 Calculus by focusing on Algebra and Calculus. Mathematical thinking and concepts are developed and placed in meaningful contexts.

Future Possibilities
Mathematics at this level is a recommended background subject for a range of careers and for further study in many areas. Students may progress to Calculus 31F.

NB: To gain entry to Level 3 Mathematics courses, students are encouraged to successfully complete 2 semesters of Level 2 Mathematics. For Calculus 31F the semesters should be Calculus 21S and could be combined with either Mathematics 21S or Statistics 21S.


Recommended Prior Learning

Recommended number of credits: 14 Level 1 Achievement Standard credits

Recommended standards already passed at Merit level:

91027 (1.2) - Apply algebraic procedures in solving problems

91028 (1.3) - Investigate relationships between tables, equations and graphs

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students will require a graphics calculator.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 9 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91261 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
4
4
4
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
5
5
5
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: 9
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 9