12MATH

Level 2 Mathematics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Astwood.

This course leads on to Calculus or Statistics in Year 13.
It involves a lot of algebra throughout the course. There are two internal Achievement Standards. It is recommended for students who are considering Science or Engineering careers.

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 1 Achievement Standards Algebra 1. 2 and Algebra 1.3. Preferably  both with Merit or Excellence.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Costs: Workbooks $33.
Graphics calculator approximately $100.

Assessment Information

There are two internal assessments. Trigonometry will be in test conditions and time allowed 1.5 hours. You will be allowed a help sheet.
The second assessment will be open book using Desmos graphing to model a situation, time allowed 1.5 hours.

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.

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91257 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.2 - Apply graphical methods in solving problems
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91259 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91261 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91262 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 16

Disclaimer

Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.