Year 13 8MAC – Calculus (NCEA L3)
Course Option Description
Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mrs J. Theelen.
Why this course:
This course caters to students who are strong mathematicians and are fluent in algebra. Students looking to study mathematics, statistics, sciences (including medical sciences), computer science, surveying, engineering, finance and business at university should be taking Level 3 Calculus.
Course information:
This course covers aspects of mathematics such as derivatives, integrals, differential equations, real and complex numbers, conic sections and trigonometric functions.
Prerequisites
14 Level 2 Credits from 7MAC including at least Merit in two from Algebra 91261, Graphs 91257, Calculus 91262. 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: 30 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 30
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.