7MAC

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.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.

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
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91257 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.2 - Apply graphical methods in solving problems
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
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
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91261 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91262 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91267 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 22