6MAC

Year 11 6MAC – Theoretical Mathematics (NCEA L1)

Course Option Description

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

Why this course:
Students who are quick to pick up the concepts associated with Mathematics and Statistics and are able to work independently will succeed in this fast-paced course geared towards achieving with Excellence. Students are expected to strive for course endorsement in this course. It is recommended that students wishing to study the Sciences (Chemistry and/or Physics) and/or Economics at Level 2 or higher do this course. Students who are looking to do Level 3 Calculus must also do the 6MAC course.

Course information:
Pathway towards Calculus and/or Statistics.

Students studying this course will be pushed towards achieving Merit and Excellence in all examinations and will be expected to demonstrate a high degree of self-management, including regular completion of homework and study.

Student assessment includes an algebra skills assessment which will be used as evidence for admission to Level 2 Pre-Calculus (7MAC) and some Science courses at Level 2

This course leads to:
Level 2 Mathematics and Statistics Courses (7MAC, 7MAS and 7MAT). Please see the prerequisites of these courses for more detail. 



Prerequisites

Proficient at Level 5 in Algebra and Number and/or gaining 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.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91944 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 - Explore data using a statistical enquiry process
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91945 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 - Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91947 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 15