1MAT
This course requires 2 options.

Level 1 Mathematics

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Thomson.

This course is designed for students wishing to progress in Mathematics either as a study in itself, or as a help to other subjects that use/require Mathematical reasoning and ability. Involves the foundation skills for Level 2 Mathematics, Calculus and Statistics. 

Three of the new NCEA Achievement standards will be on offer for students. All students will work through the new 1.1 and 1.2 internal standards and then pick one of the 1.3, 1.4 or Numeracy external standards to complete for the rest of the year. Up to 15 Achievement Standard credits will be attainable by the end of the year.

This course progresses on to Level 2 Mathematics with Flexibility.

Subject Overview

Term 1
Working towards Internal Standards 91944 and 91945.

Term 2
Working towards Internal Standards 91944 and 91945.

Term 3
Working towards either AS 91946 or AS 91947 or Numeracy CAA.

Term 4
Working towards either AS 91946 or AS 91947 or Numeracy CAA.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 recommendation.

Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery

Scientific calculator $25 - can be purchased through school. Optional write on workbooks $12 each (approx)

Pathway

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

Students will attempt the two Internal Achievement Standards, 91944 and 91945 shown above. They will then have the option of sitting one of the two External standards, 91946 or 91947.
I addition, any students who have not yet attained the Numeracy Co-Requisite, will be afforded this opportunity.

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 30 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 32406 v2
NZQA Info
Use mathematics and statistics to meet the numeracy demands of a range of situations
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91944 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 - Explore data using a statistical enquiry process
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91945 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 - Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91946 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.3 - Interpret and apply mathematical and statistical information in context
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91947 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 30
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 20