Level 1 Abstract Mathematics
AMAT101 Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs L. MacEwan.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents should be showing mathematical aptitude in Year 10 with an eagerness to learn new concepts and a desire to succeed in mathematical study. Students will be placed by the HOD in the Level 1 Mathematics course. This will be in conjunction with the students wishes and needs and what best suits the individual. A conversation should happen between the student and their Yr 10 teacher.
Abstract Mathematics (AMAT101):
This course aims to give students the necessary mathematical and algebraic skills and background to continue with Mathematics at Level 2, as well as to further develop logical thinking and problem solving techniques. A lot of the mathematical knowledge taught in this course is in the more abstract field of Mathematics needed to further study courses with mathematic rich content at University.
There will be one external Achievement Standard offered which is based around applications of Algebra.
This course is designed around the Level 1 achievement standards and Level 6 of the Mathematics Curriculum. Students are expected to sit the standard offered in this course to be successful in Level 2 Mathematics courses.
A graphics calculator is expected but a Scientific Calculator would be adequate for Level 1.
Course Overview
Term 1
Study of statistical Mathematics including multi-variate, Bi-Variate and Time Series data.
Term 2
In this term, we will look at Algebra and Right-Angled Triangles
Term 3
This term will be doing Geometry, Measurement, Equations, Tables and Graphs.
Term 4
This term we will be putting it all together working towards the External.
Pathway
NCEA Level 2 Abstract Mathematics, NCEA Level 2 Mathematics, NCEA Level 2 Personal Financial Capability 201
AMAT101 is a required course for anyone intending to study University courses requiring Mathematics and/or Statistics.