12MAC - Calculus NCEA Level 2
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Lee.
12MAC - Calculus NCEA Level 2
Aims of the Course:
Calculus is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in functions, quantities, space,
and time. This course is designed for students who are confident mathematicians, wishing to
develop their algebraic, manipulation and analytic skills. Calculus is either a requirement or
recommended for any students wanting to go into fields of Engineering, Mathematics, Science,
Economics and Computing.
'The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated but to make complicated things simple.'
S. Gudder
Topics:
As a preparatory course for Level 3 Calculus, this course focusses on developing the analytical skills required in Algebra and Calculus. The topics include: Sequences and series, Graphs, Algebra, Co-ordinate geometry and introductory calculus.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must have achieved 15 points in the Dilworth Diploma in 11MAT.
With at least a Merit in the Algebra assignment.
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 - Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.2 - Apply graphical methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.3 - Apply sequences and series in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems
Disclaimer
Every effort will be made to give students their preferred choice in subjects. However, all courses are subject to availibility of staff and student numbers.