Level 1 Mathematics
Course Description
This general Mathematics course is the advised pathway for the majority of students, leading towards continued study at Level 2, 3 and on to Tertiary level. Mathematics is a compulsory subject in Year 11.
Recommended Entry Criteria
In consultation with your Year 10 teacher, this course is suitable for most students, whether or not they have yet passed the Numeracy Corequisite for NCEA Level 1.
This co-requisite will be offered as optional credits for those students who have not yet gained this.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Apply mathematics and statistics in a range of everyday situations
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Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 - Explore data using a statistical enquiry process
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Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 - Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific
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Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning
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 co,