NCEA Level 1 Mathematics

Aim

This course is intended for students who have consistently worked at basic level at least in Year 10. Students taking this course should be confident of achieving the 10 required credits for Numeracy from the listed standards. This course leads into all three Level 2 Mathematics Courses.

Course content

Solving problems involving number skills in context
Investigating multivariate data sets using statistical methods
Exploring relationships between tables, equations and graphs
Applying algebraic procedures
Solving problems involving probability methods
Statistical analysis of bivariate, multivariate, and time series data

Assessment

There are a variety of assessment tasks and school examinations. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year.

Qualification gained

Full course completion - 20 credits in NCEA Level 1 Mathematics

A minimum of 10 credits is required to meet the numeracy requirements for NCEA Level 1 and University Entrance.

This subject has links with

Science, Economics, Geography

Prior knowledge required

Prior knowledge acquired through successful completion on the Year 10 Mathematics course

Next step

NCEA Level 2 Mathematics - Pure, NCEA Level 2 Mathematics, NCEA Level 2 Mathematics - Financial Literacy

Achievement Standard

91026 1.1 4 Credits Internal Apply numeric reasoning in solving problems

91027 1.2 4 Credits External Apply algebraic procedures in solving problems

91208 1.3 4 Credits External Investigate relationships between tables, equations and graphs

91035 1.10 4 Credits Internal Investigate a given multivariate data set using the statistical enquiry cycle

91037 1.12 4 Credits External Demonstrate understanding of chance and data

Course contribution: $35 indicative amount, may be subject to change.

Workbooks.

(Graphical calculator required from this level on)