Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Chand
Recommended Prior LearningNumber and Algebra
Patterns and graphs
Geometry
Multivariate statistics
Chance(probability) and data
Measurement
This course is for students who enjoy Mathematics and are successful. Students taking
this course will probably want to continue with Mathematics at higher levels. They will be
prepared for Mathematics at L2, leading on to L3 and Tertiary study. Topics covered
will include algebra, graphs, geometry and trigonometry, chance and data.
Term 1
Linear Algebra
Numeric Reasoning
Term 2
Multivariate Data
Tables, Equations and Graphs.
Term 3
Algebraic Procedures
Chance and data
Term 4
Catch up and NCEA revision
Level 1 Mathematics with Statistics (Silver), Level 2 Mathematics with Algebra/Calculus (Green)
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Contributions and Equipment/StationeryCasio Fx 82 Au Calculator
2 x 1 J 5 exercise books
Walker Maths Workbooks
Nulake Maths Workbooks
Laptops or ipads are optional
Calculus is very important in: Tertiary courses in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Structural Design, Economics, Architecture or any career that has a major mathematical component. Statistics leads to careers in: Business Studies, Commerce, Education, Geography, Health Studies, Marketing, Nursing, Politics, Psychology, Social Work, Journalism, Town Planning, any career involving prediction, sampling and probability., Construction and infrastructure, Manufacturing and technology, The Primary Industries, The Service Industries, Social and Community services, Accountant, Actuarial Science, Computer Analyst or programmer, Economist, Engineering Analyst, Information Scientist, Marketing Research Analyst, Mathematician, Meteorologist, Numerical Analyst, Operations Research, Statistician, Systems Analyst, Teacher, Architecture or any career that has a major mathematical co, Architecture or any career that has a major mathematical component. Statistics leads to careers in: Business Studies