MATH1

Level 1 Mathematics

Course Description

What is Mathematics?

This subject is more than just numbers! Mathematics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in quantities, space and time. Statistics focuses on patterns and relationships in data. Students will be equipped with powerful communication and problem solving tools for investigating, interpreting and making sense of the world. Using symbols, graphs and diagrams to investigate patterns and relationships, students model real-life and hypothetical situations in a range of contexts – social, cultural, scientific, technological, health, environmental and economic. Mathematics and Statistics develops an ability to think creatively, critically, strategically and logically. Students learn to structure, organise, process and communicate information.

What this course involves

This is a level 1 course covering all areas of mathematics and statistics at curriculum level 6. Students will learn the skills needed for mathematical processes with a focus on algebra, angle geometry and trigonometry, and probability. Teaching is also available in number, measurement, statistics, constructions and transformations.

Recommended Prior Learning

Open Entry

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Exercise books and pens. A write on workbook is required at an approximate cost of $25. A Casio fx-82 or a Casio 9750 G11 graphics calculator is a requirement. The graphics calculator will be essential for success at NCEA Level 2 or higher. (Calculators can be bulk ordered early in the year to save money.) The maths department has a small supply of calculators for loan to those with limited budgets.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91026 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 - Apply numeric reasoning in solving problems
4
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91028 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.3 - Investigate relationships between tables, equations and graphs
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91029 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 - Apply linear algebra in solving problems
3
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91030 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.5 - Apply measurement in solving problems
3
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91032 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.7 - Apply right-angled triangles in solving measurement problems
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91036 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.11 - Investigate bivariate numerical data using the statistical enquiry cycle
3
3
3
3
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91037 v4
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.12 - Demonstrate understanding of chance and data
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0