3MAC

3 Mathematics with Calculus

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Lakhan.

This course is based on Levels 7 and 8 of Mathematics in the New Zealand Curriculum. It builds on work done in Mathematics at Year 12 and provides Mathematical grounding for further study at Tertiary level. This course comprises of both Internal and External standards that contribute to the total credits. 

This course is a University recognized subject, contributes to Numeracy  and is eligible for Course endorsement.  

 


    


Course Overview

Term 1
Apply linear programming methods in solving problems.

Apply differentiation methods in solving problems

Term 2
Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems.

Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems.

Term 3
Apply integration methods in solving problems

Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems.

Term 4
Revision for externals
External Exams

Recommended Prior Learning

Pass at least one of the two Externals - Algebra or Calculus                       

Teacher recommendation/HOD approval.

                                               


       


    

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

graphics calculator
math exercise book (quad book)

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 27
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 17
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91574 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91575 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91577 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.5 - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91578 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91579 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91587 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 27
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 27

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 27

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

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