Level 2 Mathematics with Flexibility
2MFLX Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Blissett.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents must have achieved at least 10 credits from Level 1 Mathematics, it would be unrealistic to attempt any Level 2 Mathematics standards unless you have experienced success at Level 1.
Alternative entry can be discussed with the Leader of Learning.
This is a NCEA Level 2/3 Mathematics and Statistics course designed to give students complete flexibility over which standards they study. At the start of the year, students will work with their teacher to decide what they want to study, depending on their own individual pathways and abilities. They can then follow that program at their own pace with guidance from the teacher and will sit assessments only when they and their teacher think they are ready.
A Flipped Learning model is followed where students will learn from a combination of videos, teacher support, workbooks, group activities ... whichever best suits their strongest learning style. A specialist teacher will always be available, to provide one on one help and advice.
Students are required to reflect on their learning through a digital learning journal which is checked by their teacher once per week and will have not only a year planner available to them to track their time, they will also be provided with checkpoint tracking for each standard to record their progress and support their time management. Student's reflection and progress will be sent home every week to provide transparency to whānau and improve student accountability.
This model affords students more than just Mathematics learning with the purpose being to teach and cultivate self-management skills that will benefit them in whichever life pathway they choose.
This course is an approved pathway through Mathematics and/or Statistics leading to Level 3 standards and UE. A maximum of 18 credits is recommended. This course is intended for any student who is ready to study Mathematics and/or Statistics at NCEA Level 2.
Subject Overview
Term 1
All students design their own programme one-on-one with the teacher and will spend some time learning how to approach and organise their workload. Learning programs will be designed to aim for a maximum of 18 credits.
At least 1 internal achievement standard must be completed in this term.
Term 1 learning journal entries will be completed weekly.
Term 2
Term 2 learning journal entries will be completed weekly.
Assessments will begin when students are ready and have booked in with their teacher.
Students planning to sit externals should be starting their learning by the end of this term.
Term 3
Term 3 learning journal entries will be completed weekly.
Assessments will begin when students are ready and have booked in with their teacher.
Prelim exams will be available to students by the end of this term.
Term 4
Term 4 learning journal entries will be completed weekly.
Assessments will begin when students are ready and have booked in with their teacher.
Extra internal assessments can be learned and attempted in negotiation with the teacher.
Pāngarau - Mathematics & Statistics
Assessment Information
Students choose their own program of work for the year and this will determine their balance of Internal and External assessments.
Level 3 Mathematics with Flexibility
Career PathwaysMail and Parcel Sorter, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Pulp and Paper Mill Operator, Boat Builder, Naval Architect, Mechanical Engineer, Wood Processing Worker, Scaffolder, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Stevedore, Valuer, Physician, Surgeon, Intelligence Officer, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Mining Engineer, Actuary, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Air Traffic Controller, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Driving Instructor, Anaesthetist, Anaesthetic Technician, Electrical Engineering Technician, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Audiologist/Audiometrist, Electronics Engineer, Tailor/Dressmaker, Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Technician, Naturopath, Veterinarian
Approximate Costs and Equipment/StationeryAn internet and typing capable device will be needed, especially for Statistics.
For a Calculus pathway and certain other papers, a Graphics Calculator is needed otherwise a Scientific Calculator will be sufficient.
Students may elect to buy write on workbooks for some of the standards, they cost $9.50 - $11 each.