Year 11 6MAT – General Mathematics (NCEA L1)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mrs J. Theelen.
Why this course:
This course is weighted towards Internal Assessment. Students who wish to go on to Level 2 and 3 Mathematics, but struggle with Algebra and need additional time to grasp abstract mathematical concepts, should take this course. Students can achieve a course endorsement in this course. However, it is recommended that students who wish to do the Sciences (Chemistry and/or Physics) and/or Economics at Level 2 or higher, take the Level 1 Theoretical Mathematics (6MAC) course. If students wish to go on to the Level 2 Pre-Calculus (7MAC) and Level 3 Calculus (8MAC) courses, they should be enrolled in the Level 1 Theoretical Mathematics (6MAC) course.
Course information:
Pathway towards Statistics and/or General Mathematics.
This general Level 1 Mathematics course caters towards students who can achieve good results in Mathematics and Statistics but need additional time to grasp taught concepts. It is a rigorous course that requires students to manage class work, homework and study responsibly.
The course is likely to be divided into five achievement standards covering aspects of Mathematics and Statistics such as Number, Linear Algebra, Statistics and Measurement. The majority of students in this course will proceed to either Level 2 Pre-Statistics (7MAS) or Level 2 General Mathematics (7MAT) course which can lead to Level 3 Statistics and/or Level 3 Mathematics.
This course leads to:
Level 2 Mathematics and Statistics courses (7MAS and 7MAT). Please see the prerequisites of these courses for more detail.
Prerequisites
Proficient at Level 5 in some strands (Algebra, Number, Geometry, Statistics, Measurement and Probability) and/or HoLA approval. Teachers and HoLA will use examination results, standardised testing (e-asTTle, CEM) and overall teacher judgement along with work ethic to identify students who are best suited for this course.
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.
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NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 - Explore data using a statistical enquiry process
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Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 - Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific
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Mathematics and Statistics 1.3 - Interpret and apply mathematical and statistical information in context