MATH3
Level 3 Calculus and/or Statistics
Course Description
This subject is useful and in some areas essential, for many tertiary studies, including medicine, science and engineering.
The course covers algebra, complex arithmetic, binomials, coordinate geometry, trigonometry and a range of calculus ideas involving differentiation, integration, and differential equations.
Standards from the Statistics range of offerings may be included at the discretion of the teacher and need of the student.
Recommended Prior Learning
NCEA Level 2 Mathematics and Statistics.Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Students need a Casio fx9750G11 model (approximately $95). A write on workbook is required at an approximate cost of $25.
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: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91573 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91575 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91577 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.5 - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91578 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91579 v2
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 24
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
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.