12MATE

Level 2 Mathematics (External)

Course Description

Level 2 Mathematics (External) is an academic course which requires a high level of algebraic manipulation. It is designed for students who have successfully completed Level 1 Mathematics (External) including success in Algebra and Tables, Equations & Graphs. There is a combination of Internally and Externally Assessed standards. 

The Internal Standards are assessed immediately after the class work is completed for that standard. The other External Standards are assessed in the NZQA administered exams at the end of the year (3 hour examination).

*Students who select this course may be placed into Level 2 Mathematics (Internal) instead at the discretion of the Head of Faculty Mathematics.


Course Overview

Term 1
Weeks 2 – 5 2.4 91259 Trigonometric Relationships
Weeks 6 – 11 2.6 91261 Algebra

Term 2
Weeks 1 – 3 2.1 91256 Coordinate Geometry
Week 4 Polynomial Functions (not assessed)
Weeks 5 – 10 2.7 91262 Calculus

Term 3
Weeks 1 – 4 2.12 91267 Probability
Weeks 5 – 7 2.14 91269 Systems of Equations
Week 8 Senior Assessment Week
Weeks 9 – 10 Revise for Externals

Term 4
Weeks 1 – 2 Revise for Externals

Recommended Prior Learning

Students who take Level 2 Mathematics (External) should have passed all the Year 11 external achievement standards.

AS 91027 Apply algebraic procedures in solving problems
AS 91028 Investigate relationships between tables, equations and graphs
AS 91037 Demonstrate understanding of chance and data


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Each student is required to have a Casio FX-9750GII Graphics Calculator

Optional - Revision guides and fold-out notes - $25

Pathway

Good grades in the Algebra and Calculus units are required from this course for entry into Year 13 Calculus.

A good grade in the Probability unit, and some skill with Algebra, is required for entry into Year 13 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: 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. 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

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 4

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

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4

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

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11

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

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10

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

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 6

A.S. 91269 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.14 - Apply systems of equations in solving problems
2
2
2
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 2

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 20