Year 13 Maths with Calculus

The Year 13 Calculus course covers Level 8 of the Mathematics and Statistics in the New Zealand Curriculum document. Students will be studying towards the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3. This is an approved subject for University Entrance.

Students will complete Achievement Standards in Differentiation, Integration and Complex Numbers externals, as well as one internal: Trigonometry.

In this course, students will develop their ability to think logically and confidently apply mathematical concepts when solving theoretical and real-world problems in various contexts.  Students with strong analytic reasoning skills and problem-solving skills are widely sought after in all industries. This course provides the foundation for further studies for students who are interested in majoring in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Economics at tertiary level. 

For success in this course, a thorough knowledge and application of algebraic manipulation is essential.   This course is suited to students with a strength in Level 2 Algebra, Graphs and Calculus.