Calculus Level 3
MTC3 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr D. Neufeld.
Recommended Prior LearningAt least merit level in the two external achievement standards in Level 2 Mathematics is recommended.
Calculus Level 3
This is the course for people who want to take a high level of Mathematics to their tertiary study. The course is designed to meet the Engineering degree requirements of all universities in New Zealand.
Students will formalise their understanding of Calculus and, combining this with their skills in Algebra, solve some complex and often abstract problems. They will also learn how to use the something that does not exist (the square root of -1) to solve problems in the Complex Numbers Achievement Standard.
Student will be working in the real world by using trigonometric equations to model practical situations.
Students will be enrolled in 4 assessments.
There is 1 internal assessment.
A.S. 91575 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
There are 3 external assessments.
A.S. 91577 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.5 - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems
A.S. 91578 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems
A.S. 91579 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems
Course Overview
Term 1
Main Focus: INTERNAL- Trigonometry Applications for Real-life Problems
Will start EXTERNAL - Differentiation
Term 2
Complete EXTERNAL - Differentiation
Study EXTERNAL - Integration
Term 3
Finish EXTERNAL - Integration
Study EXTERNAL - Complex Numbers
Revision
Derived Grade Exams
Term 4
Revision
Sit EXTERNAL exams
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Contributions and Equipment/StationeryGraphics Calculator is required. NZQA specifically states that students without a graphics calculator are at a disadvantage.