Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Keys
This general course is suitable for students wishing to continue their mathematical studies without an emphasis on Algebra. It is a pathway to Level 3 Statistics and Level 3 Mathematics.
Level 3 Mathematics, Level 3 Statistics
Recommended Entry CriteriaAt least 12 credits.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A.S. 91256 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 - Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems | 2 |
I |
2 |
Y |
||
A.S. 91258 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.3 - Apply sequences and series in solving problems | 2 |
I |
2 |
Y |
||
A.S. 91259 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
A.S. 91260 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.5 - Apply network methods in solving problems | 2 |
I |
2 |
Y |
||
A.S. 91267 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
Y |
|
A.S. 91268 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.13 - Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation | 2 |
I |
2 |
Y |
Y |
|
Total Credits |
Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
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
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