12MAT

Level 2 Mathematics

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss K. Dawe.

In Year 12 there are two possible course of study: Mathematics and Statistics and Statistical Pathways

Level 2 Mathematics and Statistics:

This course is made up of a selection of External and Internal Standards which can lead to either Mathematics with Calculus or Statistics in Year 13.  You must take this course if you are intending to study Calculus at Year 13.  We recommend you take this course if you plan on studying Commerce, Engineering, Design, Health Sciences, Science or similar courses in the future.  Mathematics and Statistics complements subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Economics and Geography.



Topics Covered

The Mathematics and Statistics course is suitable for those who wish to follow either pathway to Mathematics with Calculus and/or Mathematics with Statistics. 

 It will consist of a combination of analytical and problem solving skills alongside analysing and interpreting data.

Subject Costs

*1JB Exercise book

* Graphics Calculator: Casio Fx9750GII

* Student workbook

* Revision material - optional

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91259 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91261 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91262 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91264 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91267 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 20