Level 2 Mathematics (External)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Barr.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 - Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 4
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 6
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.14 - Apply systems of equations in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 2
Pathway Tags
Calculus is very important in: Tertiary courses in Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Structural Design, Economics, Architecture or any career that has a major mathematical component. Statistics leads to careers in: Business Studies, Commerce, Education, Geography, Health Studies, Marketing, Nursing, Politics, Psychology, Social Work, Journalism, Town Planning, any career involving prediction, sampling and probability., Construction and infrastructure, Manufacturing and technology, The Primary Industries, The Service Industries, Social and Community services, Accountant, Actuarial Science, Computer Analyst or programmer, Economist, Engineering Analyst, Information Scientist, Marketing Research Analyst, Mathematician, Meteorologist, Numerical Analyst, Operations Research, Statistician, Systems Analyst, Teacher, Architecture or any career that has a major mathematical component.,