MTA1

Mathematics with Algebra L1

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Neufeld.

This course involves the study of a range of topics in Mathematics from Number and Measurement to Graphing and Algebra.  Overall, Algebra will be infused into all topics to improve Algebra skills and to expand application ability.  This course is recommended for students who would like to pursue study in Science, especially Chemistry and Physics, as well as more technically orientated or computer orientated careers like electrician or programmer.  

As part of the course, students will be entered into 3 assessments.


There are 2 internal assessments

1.   A.S. 91945 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 - Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific 

2.   A.S. 91256 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 - Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems 


There is 1 external assessment

A.S. 91947 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning

Course Overview

Term 1
Number and Measurement work towards AS1.2
Algebra investigated with the set-up of calculations

Term 2
Completion of project for AS1.2
Begin work towards External 1.4 including Patterns and Transformations

Term 3
Continuing to work towards AS1.4 involving Algebraic solving and Graphs
Complete AS2.1 Coordinate Geometry using 1.4 Algebra Skills

Term 4
Sit External

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Scientific calculator
(Graphics Calculator would be useful be not necessary until L2 study)

Pathway

Assessment Information

AS1.2 and AS1.4 for 5 Level 1 credits each
AS2.1 for 2 credits at Level 2

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 12 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.

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
2
2
2
2
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91945 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 - Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91947 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 12
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 12

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.