NCEA Level 2 Mathematics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. MacEwan.
Mathematics I 201
This course is for students who would like to continue in Mathematics and have had some success at Level 1, but whose algebra skills are below the level necessary to cope with the MATE201 course. This course is designed around the Level 2 Achievement Standards and Level 7 of the New Zealand Mathematics Curriculum and, with success, leads onto MATI301 at Level 3.
A graphics calculator is expected for this course.
Course Overview
Term 1
AS 2.1 Coordinate Geometry
AS 2.4 Trigonometry
Term 2
AS 2.9 Statistical Inference
AS 2.3 Sequences & Series
Term 3
AS 2.13 Simulations
AS 2.5 Networks
AS 2.12 Probability (External)
Term 4
This term they will continue working on the external standard Probability.
Pathway
MATI201 is an acceptable course for anyone intending to study University/trade courses requiring Mathematics and/or Statistics.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 - Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 6
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.3 - Apply sequences and series in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 2
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 5
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.5 - Apply network methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 5
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 9
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.13 - Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7