12MAC

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

Course Skills

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: 17 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91256 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 - Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91257 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.2 - Apply graphical methods in solving problems
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91258 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.3 - Apply sequences and series in solving problems
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
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
3
3
3
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
3
3
3
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: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 17

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.