2MAT

2 Mathematics (General)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Lakhan.

This course is based on Level 7 of Mathematics in the New Zealand Curriculum. It builds on work done in mathematics at Year 11 and provides a basic mathematical grounding for further study at Year 13. This course is aimed at students who wish to keep open a pathway to the University Approved courses at Level 3. 

The course is entirely internally-assessed and offers a total of 16 credits 


    

Course Overview

Term 1
Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems

Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems

Term 2
Use statistical methods to make an inference

Term 3
Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods

Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation

Term 4
Apply network methods in solving problems

Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that students have at least 11 credits in Mathematics at Level 1.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

scientific calculator
math exercise book (quad book)

Pathway

Taking general mathematics will allow you into pathway for level general math only.
You will not be able to do courses of 3MAS or 3MAC as there is no external in this course.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91256 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 - Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91259 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91260 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.5 - Apply network methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91264 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91265 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.10 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91268 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.13 - Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 16

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