Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 3 Calculus

13CALC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Higgins.

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

Level 3 Calculus

3

14 credits including at least Merit in AS 91261 (Algebra) and at least Merit in either AS 91262 (Calculus) or AS AS91257 (Graphs) or at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 3 Calculus Extension

3

Entry at HoD discretion. Invitation only.

Level 3 Practical Statistics

3

12 credits from 12 Practical Statistics including at least one of AS91264 (Inference) or AS91267 (Probability methods), or at the discretion of the HoD.

Level 3 Statistics

3

14 credits from a Level 2 Mathematics course including AS91264 (Inference) and for 12MATS AS91267 (Probability methods) or at the discretion of the HoD.


The Year 13 Calculus course covers Level 8 of the Mathematics and Statistics in the New Zealand Curriculum document. Students will be studying towards the National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3. This is an approved subject for University Entrance.

Students will complete Achievement Standards in Differentiation, Integration and Complex Numbers externals, as well as one internal: Trigonometry.

In this course, students will develop their ability to think logically and confidently apply mathematical concepts when solving theoretical and real-world problems in various contexts.  Students with strong analytic reasoning skills and problem-solving skills are widely sought after in all industries. This course provides the foundation for further studies for students who are interested in majoring in Engineering, Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Economics at tertiary level. 

For success in this course, a thorough knowledge and application of algebraic manipulation is essential.   This course is suited to students with a strength in Level 2 Algebra, Graphs and Calculus.

A graphics calculator is essential for this course.

The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

Departments:

Mathematics & Statistics



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Disclaimer


Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths