Level 2 Mathematics
12MAT Subject Description Recommended Prior Learning14 Level 1 Mathematics credits including those from AS 91945.
Level 2 Mathematics
A course that provides students with a range of topics that primarily deal with problem-solving using numeric and algebraic skills. This course is recommended for students that wish to take a level 2 course with a science focus (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)
A good pass rate in Level 1 Mathematics is needed, approval from the HoD mathematics will be required in some cases
Subject Overview
Term 1
Week 1 -4
Coordinate Geometry - Use coordinate geometry techniques to solve a problem.
Week 5 Assessment
Week 6-10
Simultaneous equations - Form solve and interpret the intersection points of a linear graph and a non-linear graph in a practical situation.
Term 2
Week 1-5
Trigonometry - Use a range of non-right angle trigonometry rules to solve a problem.
Week 6 Assessment
Week 7-10
Algebraic Methods - Use a wide range of Algebraic techniques to solve problems. External
Term 3
Week 1-2
Algebraic Method
Week 3-6
Calculus Methods - use differentiation and Integration to solve a wide variety of problems.
Review and practice for Derived Grade exams
Term 4
Week 1-4
Exam revision - Algebra and Calculus.
Preparation for the NCEA externals examinations.
___________ Mathematics ___________ Pāngarau
Assessment Information
Internal Assessment periodically through the year.
External Examination at end of Year
Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus, Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics
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