Mathematics Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Neufeld.
Mathematics Level 2
In this course you will take your next big steps in Mathematics. You are someone who enjoys a challenge and enjoys Mathematics. The course focuses on algebraic understanding and this way of thinking is inherent in almost everything we do. We will start solving some interesting real-world problems and then generalise these to a more abstract level.
There are also Statistics and Probability elements to the course which will make use of your sense of curiosity about the world around you and promote a high level of analysis and thinking.
As part of this course, students will be entered into 4 assessments.
There are 2 internal assessments.
A.S. 91257 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.2 - Apply graphical methods in solving problems
A.S. 91264 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference
There are 2 external assessments.
A.S. 91261 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
A.S. 91262 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems
Course Overview
Term 1
Algebra Skills
Graphing
Term 2
Multivariate Investigation
Algebra
Term 3
Finish Algebra
Calculus
Term 4
Revision
Sit Externals
Recommended Prior Learning
You must have achieved 7 Level 1 Mathematics credits in MTA1 and achieved the external AS 1.4.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A tablet or similar device is highly recommended for this course.
Students will need a scientific calculator. NZQA specifically states that students without a graphics calculator will be at a disadvantage.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.2 - Apply graphical methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference
Pathway Tags
Calculus Course is very important in: Tertiary courses in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Structural Design, Economics, Architecture or any career that has a major mathematical component. Statistics leads to careers in: Business Studies, Commerce, Education, Geography, Health Studies, Marketing, Nursing, Politics, Psychology, Social Work, Journalism, Town Planning, any career involving prediction, sampling and probability., Construction and infrastructure, Manufacturing and technology, The Primary Industries, The Service Industries, Social and Community services, Accountant, Actuarial Science, Computer Analyst or programmer, Economist, Engineering Analyst, Information Scientist, Marketing Research Analyst, Mathematician, Meteorologist, Numerical Analyst, Operations Research, Statistician, Systems Analyst, Teacher, Architecture or any career that has a major mathematical component,
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.