Year 13 Mathematics
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms K. Thorne.
This course is primarily internally assessed and focuses on practical opportunities to use Mathematics in real-life contexts (preparing for a hangi, logistics in planning a school event, animated graphics etc). Students who are interested in gaining a subject endorsement will have the chance to sit an optional external standard. The course is ideal for students with an interest in trades or business and is a University Entrance subject.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.1 - Apply the geometry of conic sections in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.4 - Use critical path analysis in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.11 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using experimental design principles
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.14 - Apply probability distributions in solving problems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
Note that picking a course doesn't guarantee entry.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the year level dean or the Future Pathways team for support and guidance.