Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. MacEwan.
Recommended Prior LearningCompulsory: 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.
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
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
NCEA Level 3 Mathematics E 301 with External Assessments, NCEA Level 3 Mathematics E 311 with External Assessments, NCEA Level 3 Mathematics I 301 with 1 External Assessment, NCEA Level 3 Mathematics With Calculus 301, NCEA Level 3 Mathematics With Statistics 301
MATE201 is a recommended course for anyone intending to study University courses requiring Mathematics and/or Statistics.