Mathematics Level 1
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs Jager
Mathematics 101
This is a course for motivated people who like Mathematics and problem solving and who want to achieve at high levels. You’ll learn mathematics in a different way - making big links between Patterns, Graphs, Equations and Algebra.
We will start each situation in an interesting real-world situation and then make powerful generalisations to abstract ideas. Working both individually and in teams, you will be practising and learning problem solving strategies that will help in a number of different subjects.
Optional Standards:
AS 91027
Algebra
AS 91032
Right Angled Triangles
Pathway
Career Pathways
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Workbooks may be needed for some Standards. The cost for these is approx. $6 each.
A tablet or similar device is highly recommended for this course.
Recommended Prior Learning
You will already be working at Curriculum Level 5A or above in your Year 10 Mathematics course.
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Pathway Tags
Calculus course can lead to careers 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 co,
Disclaimer
Courses outlined will only be available in 2020 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.