WHAKATAUKI:

Kei hopu tōu ringa ki te aka tāepa, engari kia mau ki te aka matua.

Cling to the main vine, not the loose one.

KAUPAPA:

• Mathematics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in quantities, space, and time. Statistics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in data. These two disciplines are related but involve different ways of thinking and solving problems. Both equip ākonga with effective means for modelling, analysing, and interpreting the world in which they live.

• Mathematicians and statisticians use symbols, graphs, displays, and diagrams to help them find and communicate patterns and relationships. They evaluate information to make informed decisions and create models to represent both real-life and hypothetical situations. These situations are drawn from a wide range of social, cultural, scientific, technological, environmental, and economic contexts.

YEAR 12 PREREQUISITES:    

• Year 11 Merit endorsed in Mathematics for 12 Mathematics and Achieved endorsed in Year 11 Mathematics for 12 Internal Mathematics

YEAR 13 PREREQUISITES:   

• Year 12 Merit endorsed in Mathematics for 13 Calculus and Statistics and Achieved endorsed for 13 Mathematics

COURSE OUTLINE:

Students in Mathematics and Statistics will:

• develop mathematical and statistical reasoning, critical-thinking skills, and the capability to work through problems systematically (critical thinking includes Indigenous ways of acquiring knowledge)

• develop mathematical and statistical literacy to interpret and evaluate mathematical and statistical data

• use creative thinking and experimentation to further mathematical and statistical comprehension

• understand how to apply mathematical methods and concepts to material problems and contexts within the world of work.

• develop their ability to make meaning of mathematical and statistical symbols, equations, expressions, and graphs

• explain working and reasoning when solving mathematical or statistical problems

• interpret and communicate mathematical and statistical ideas to for varied purposes including solving problems.

YEAR 12  and 13 COSTS:

• Students will be charged for a workbook for each standard studied

• A CASIO FX9860 Graphics Calculator is needed

YEAR 12 ASSESSMENTS

YEAR 13 ASSESSMENTS (Statistical & Mathematical)

FUTURE STUDIES / CAREER OPTIONS:

• Mathematics is a good general-purpose course. It is intended for students interested in continuing studies in commerce and administration and in general any field where the collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative data is important.

• Mathematics with Statistics is a good general-purpose mathematics course. It is intended for students interested in continuing studies in biological and social sciences, medicine, commerce and administration and in general any field where the collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative data is important.

• Mathematics with Calculus has continuing themes of number systems and functions that are brought to a logical conclusion making it appropriate for completing your mathematical school-level education. It provides a good basis for future study of science, engineering, surveying or economics at tertiary level.