Year 13 8MAT – General Mathematics (NCEA L3)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mrs J. Theelen.
Why this course:
This course caters to students who require Level 3 Mathematics credits for their chosen pathway, but do not have the algebraic experience necessary for Calculus or the desire to do Statistics. It is designed to complement the General Mathematics course at Level 2. This course would be appropriate for students needing Level 3 Mathematics as a University Entrance subject, or may be planning on a practical career pathway.
Course information:
This course caters to students who have had some success in Level 2 Mathematics but find mathematics difficult and prefer their mathematics to have practical meaning to the real world.
All credits are gained through Achievement Standards, meaning this course could meet the requirements for University Entrance (although this is not the primary goal of the course). Students can gain up to 18 internally assessed credits and 4 externally assessed credits.
Prerequisites
10 Level 2 Mathematics Credits. 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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
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.