13CALC

Year 13 Maths with Calculus

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs V. Tupou.

Why this course:
This course is aimed at those students who have a natural ability for algebraic Mathematics and intend to do a degree at a university that requires a high level of algebraic Mathematics.  This is a comprehensive course, focusing on algebra and calculus skills.  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, and trigonometric functions.


Course Overview

Term 1
A.S. 91575 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems

Term 2
A.S.91577 v2: Mathematics and Statistics 3.5 - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems

Term 3
A.S. 91578 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems

Term 4
EXAM REVISION
1. Complex
2. Differentiation

Recommended Prior Learning

14 Level 2 Credits including at least Achieved in two from Algebra 91261, Graphs 91257, and Calculus 91262. If prerequisites are not met, entry may be granted at the discretion of the HOD.

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 4
External Assessed Credits: 11
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91575 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems


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

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

Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems


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: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 15

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15

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.