XMATB

Mathematics 3 (S2)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Damien Galvan.

This Level 3 course is designed to complement success in Mathematics 3 (S1) or provide an option for students wishing to learn about Level 3 Mathematics in the second semester.

Mathematics:

In this part of the course, basic Algebraic Methods and Techniques are used to solve problems set in real-life contextual situations.

Solving Simultaneous Equations (3 credits) and Linear Programming (3 credits) are the Internal assessment focus in this part of the course. Students that have struggled with Algebraic Methods and Techniques will find success in this course because in the two areas, the range of skills needed to develop is narrow and straightforward.

There is an External assessment of Statistical Reports(4 credits) which concludes the program. This based on the use of the Statistical Enquiry Cycle.


Course Overview

Semester B
Simultaneous Equations (Internal Assessment - Term 3)

Linear Programming (Internal Assessment - Term 3)

Statistical Reports (External Assessment - Term 3)

Prerequisites

Achieved 12 or more credits in a pathway course at Level 2, and attempted an External Assessment in that course. Alternatively, you will need HOD approval.

For a student wishing to continue from Semester 1 Mathematics 3, they will need to have passed 6 credits to continue in Semester 2.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

In-class/at home workbooks and study guides required and cost approximately $36.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is approved for University Entrance.
For a full list of UE approved subjects, go here:
https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/approved-subjects

Total Credits Available: 10
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91574 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91584 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.12 - Evaluate statistically based reports


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91587 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 10
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 10