7MAT

Year 12 7MAT – General Mathematics (NCEA L2)

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mrs J. Theelen.

Why this course:   
Students who wish to continue with academic mathematics but find greater success with internal assessments rather than external examinations should consider this course. This course has a mix of Mathematics, Statistics and Probability topics. 

Course information:
This Level 2 Mathematics course uses Achievement Standards and leans heavily towards internal assessment. Students who need a bit more time to grapple with mathematical concepts and the structure of written responses will be given the opportunity to do so in this course. This is a Level 2 Mathematics course and will well prepare students for many non-mathematical careers and university courses. Students sitting this course will not be eligible to do Calculus (8MAC) but may be eligible for Level 3 Mathematics (8MAT) or Level 3 Statistics (8MAS).

This course will consist of up to seven achievement standards covering practical topics such as trigonometry, networks, probability, and geometry. Candidates can gain up to 17 credits in total, nine credits through internally assessed Achievement standards and four credits through externally assessed Achievement Standards. 

This course leads to:
Level 3 General Mathematics (8MAT) or Statistics (8MAS). Please see the prerequisites of these courses for more detail.

Prerequisites

10 Level 1 Mathematics credits through Achievement Standards. 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: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 13
External Assessed Credits: 4
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. 91258 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.3 - Apply sequences and series 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. 91266 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.11 - Evaluate a statistically based report


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 2r
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91267 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
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: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 2
Total Numeracy Credits: 17