Level 3 Calculus
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Keys.
This is a specialised course for students who are likely to study for a career in Mathematics, Engineering, Architecture, Economics, the Sciences and some Technologies. It is a highly academic subject that requires a good level of competence in Level 2 Algebra. The course builds on Level 2 Algebra and Calculus and is mainly externally assessed. Students can complete only one of Level 3 Calculus and Level 3 Mathematics.
Recommended Entry Criteria
14 credits in Level 2 Achievement Standards, including Algebra and Calculus.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Course Cost: $15.00 for write-on work book, and a graphics calculator is essential.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.1 - Apply the geometry of conic sections in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.5 - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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,