NCEA Level 1 Numeracy

Aims

This course is intended for students who have been identified at Year 10 as requiring individual attention in meeting the numeracy requirements for NCEA Level 1 and University Entrance. This course is 100% internally assessed.

Course content

This course will focus on the Numeracy Standards that provide an alternative pathway to gain the Numeracy requirements for NCEA Levels 1-3 and University Entrance.
The skills associated with Number, Measurement and Statistics will be developed and assessed in the context of other subjects and general life skills
There will be two financial unit standards with a focus on understanding debt and budgeting.

Assessment

Assessment of this course will be via a portfolio of naturally occurring evidence built on throughout the full school year.

This course is 100% internally assessed.

Qualification gained

Full course completion - 16 credits at NCEA Level 1

Successful completion of portfolio work results in gaining the 10 Numeracy credits required for NCEA Level 1 and University Entrance

Entry requirements

By negotiation with the HOD Mathematics

Next step

NCEA Level 2 Mathematics - Financial Literacy

Unit Standard

26623 4 Credits Internal Use number to solve problems

26626 3 Credits Internal Interpret statistical information for a purpose

26627 4 Credits Internal Use measurement to solve problems

28089 3 Credits Internal Demonstrate understanding of personal financial goal setting

28088 3 Credits Internal Demonstrate understanding of credit and debt on personal finances

Course contribution

Mathletics subscription $30 (estimate)