Level 3 Calculus
13CALC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Higgins.
Recommended Prior LearningSubject | Level | Recommendations |
Level 3 Calculus Enrichment | 3 | Excellence in AS 91261 Algebra and Excellence in AS 91262 Calculus. This is a competitive entry course, and students are expected to participate in the Scholarship Calculus programme. Entry will be by invitation from HoF. |
Level 3 Calculus | 3 | 14 credits including Merit or Excellence in AS 91261 Algebra and Merit or Excellence in either AS 91262 Calculus or AS AS91257 Graphs, or at the discretion of the HoF. |
Level 3 Statistics | 3 | 14 credits from a Level 2 Mathematics course including AS91264 Inference for 12MATP and AS91267 Probability methods for 12MATS, or at the discretion of the HoF. |
Level 3 Statistics General | 3 | 12 credits from 12 Statistics General including at least one of AS91264 Inference or AS91267 Probability methods, or at the discretion of the HoF. |
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.
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