NCEA Level 2 Financial Literacy

Aim

This course is intended for students who have not always found the study of Mathematics easy but are keen to continue with the subject. The course develops a student's ability to use Mathematics in real life contexts and with a clear focus on personal finance.

Course content

  • Core mathematical skills for financial maths

  • Designing statistical questionnaires

  • Applying network methods

  • Evaluating insurance products

  • Producing budgets for individuals

  • The effect of life events on personal finance

Assessment

There are a variety of assessment tasks and school examinations. There will be no externally assessed standards in this course.

Qualification gained

Full course completion - 17 credits at NCEA Level 2

Due to the range of standards there is no subject endorsement available from this course

This subject has links with

Science, Economics, Geography

Prior knowledge required

Open entry

Next step

NCEA Level 3 Mathematics - Financial Literacy