Mathematics Level 2
MAT2 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr D. Neufeld.
Recommended Prior LearningYou must have achieved 7 Level 1 Mathematics credits in MTA1 and achieved the external AS 1.4.
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
Pathway
Calculus Level 3, Statistics Level 3
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Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA 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.