This course runs for a full year, and is a compulsory course taken by all Year 11 students.

Teacher in Charge: Raewyn Towes (TWS)

This course focuses on developing understanding of mathematical concepts and students' ability to apply these concepts to real-world situations, with an emphasis on problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills.

Topics covered in this course include Number and Algebra, Measurement and Space, and Statistics and Probability.

COURSE COSTS

To be advised at the beginning of the 2026 school year, however, students are encouraged to purchase their own Casio FX82AU scientific calculator.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91944 v4 Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 - Explore data using a statistical enquiry approach

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91945 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 - Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific

Internal Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91946 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 1.3 - Interpret and apply mathematical and statistical information in context

External Assessment, worth 5 credits

Achievement Standard 91947 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning

External Assessment, worth 5 credits

Total credits available for this course: 20 NCEA Level 1 credits

This course is endorsable