MATE201

NCEA Level 2 Mathematics E 201 with 3 External Assessments

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. MacEwan.

Mathematics 201 (External)


This course aims to consolidate and extend students’ mathematical skills, as well as further develop logical thinking and problem solving techniques. It has a strong algebra base as it focuses on building the skills necessary for all Level 3 Mathematics Courses.

This course is primarily designed for lovers of Mathematics and students that know that their future pathways will include a need for higher mathematical or statistical study.

This course is designed around the Level 2 Achievement Standards and Level 7 of the New Zealand Mathematics Curriculum.

This course leads to all Level 3 Courses in Mathematics



Course Overview

Term 1
Graphing
2.1 Coordinate Geometry
2.4 Trigonometry

Term 2
2.9 Statistical Inference
2.12 Probability

Term 3
2.7 Calculus
2.6 Algebra

Recommended Prior Learning

Compulsory: 15 Level One Mathematics Credits including 1.2 MCAT and 1.12 Statistics
Students who do not meet these criteria may be placed in this subject by HOD discretion.

Pathway

MATE201 is a recommended course for anyone intending to study University 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.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91256 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 - Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems
2
2
2
2
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
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
4
4
4
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
5
5
5
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
4
4
4
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
4
4
4
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: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 22