3 Mathematics (General)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Lakhan.
This course is based on Level 8 of Mathematics in the New Zealand Curriculum. It builds on work done in Mathematics at Year 12 and provides a basic Mathematical grounding for further study at Tertiary level. Level 3 Mathematics provides a sound base for study in many fields. Students are offered combination of Mathematics and Statistics standards .
This course is a University recognized subject and contributes to Numeracy
Course Overview
Term 1
Use statistical methods to make a formal inference
Apply linear programming methods in solving problems.
Term 2
Investigate bivariate measurement data
Term 3
Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
Term 4
Use critical path analysis in solving problems
Recommended Prior Learning
Teacher recommendation/HOD approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
scientific calculator
math exercise book (quad book)
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.4 - Use critical path analysis in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.10 - Use statistical methods to make a formal inference
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
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.
Pathway Possibilities
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