10 Mathematics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss S. Taukolo.
Year 10 Mathematics covers levels 4, 5 and 6 of the NZ Mathematics Curriculum. The course aims to develop skills gained in Years 7, 8 and 9. This course prepares students for NCEA Level 1 Mathematics and Numeracy Core-requisite. Syllabus includes the following topic areas: numbers and percentages, area and volume, geometry, measurement, trigonometry, graphing, algebraic manipulation, statistics, probability, solving equations, constructions and transformations.
Course Overview
Term 1
Number (percentages, fractions, decimals, ratio & proportions, GST)
Measurement (perimeter, volume, area)
Topic Test
BOY easttle
Term 2
Geometry
Algebra
Numeracy
Term 3
statistics (data collection - graphs -pie, bar, box -whisker graph, scatter graph) & Probability (simulation)
Numeracy
Term 4
Revision
EOY easttle & Exams
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
scientific calculator
math exercise book (quad book)
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Apply mathematics and statistics in a range of everyday situations
Pathway Possibilities
Animator/Digital Artist, Cook, Mining Engineer, Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Accountant, Accounts Officer, Actuary, Administration Officer, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Auditor, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Chemist, Marine Biologist, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Minister of Religion, Dairy Farmer, Dog Trainer, Plastics Worker, Financial Adviser, Wool Classer, Service Station Attendant, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Helicopter Pilot, Plastics Technician, Production Manager, Real Estate Agent, Shearer, Data Analyst, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Product Assembler, Arborist, Army Soldier, Electronics Engineer, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician, Automotive Refinisher, Baker, Cafe Worker, Beauty Therapist, Survey Technician, Aircraft Loader, Building Surveyor, Architect, Architectural Technician, Auctioneer, Glazier, Biotechnologist, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Property Manager, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Wall and Floor Tiler, Building Insulator, Brick and Blocklayer, Fabrication Engineer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Building and Construction Manager, Civil Engineer, Civil Engineering Technician/Draughtsperson, Mine/Quarry Manager, Concrete Worker, Stonemason, Crane Operator, Plasterer, Welder, Fencer, Glass Processor, Project Manager, Recycler/Dismantler, Roading Construction Worker,