Year 12 7MAC – Pre–Calculus (NCEA L2)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mrs J. Theelen.
Why this course:
This is a fast-paced course geared towards students who are confident with algebra Students wishing to study Calculus at Level 3 (8MAC) must do this course. This course will also be particularly beneficial for students wishing to do Scholarship Statistics.
Course information:
This is a fast-paced intensive mathematics course that relies heavily on students’ ability to think algebraically, both in manipulating algebraic expressions and solving complex equations. This course is a must for students intending to study Level 3 Calculus (8MAC). Students will need to be solid mathematicians and be expected to display the highest degree of self- management. Students who aspire to be engineers or mathematicians or study courses requiring a high-degree of mathematics should enrol in this course.
The course is divided up into 6 achievement standards (3 internal and 3 external) covering aspects of mathematics and statistics such as algebra, non-linear graphs, calculus, statistics and probability. Candidates can gain up to 22 credits (9 internal, 13 external) from Achievement standards in this course and would be expected to achieve to the Merit/Excellence level.
This course leads to:
Level 3 Mathematics and Statistics courses (8MAC, 8MAS and 8MAT). Please see the prerequisites of these courses for more detail.
Prerequisites
15 Level 1 Credits from Achievement Standards, including 15 Level 1 Credits, including Meritin AS 1.4. If prerequisites are not met, entry may be granted at the discretion of the HoLA.
Assessment Information
This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.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 2.1 - Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.2 - Apply graphical methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems