NCEA Level 2 Pure Mathematics

Aim

This course is intended for learners who have maintained a high level of achievement in Year 11 Mathematics and wish to continue mathematics with an algebra and graphing focus. This course allows learners to continue on to NCEA Level 3 Calculus or NCEA Level 3 Statistics and Modelling.

Course content

Manipulating algebraic expressions and solving equations
Sketching and interpreting non-linear graphs
Finding and using straightforward derivatives and integrals
Applying probability methods
Introduction to normal distribution
Solving practical trigonometry problems

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 2 Mathematics

This subject has links with

Physics, Economics, Chemistry

Prior knowledge required

A high level of achievement in Year 11 Mathematics with an emphasis on the algebra and graphing related content

Next step

NCEA Level 3 Calculus, NCEA Level 3 Statistics and Modelling

Achievement Standard

91257 2.2 4 Credit Internal Apply graphical methods in solving problems

91259 2.4 3 Credit Internal Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems

91260 2.6 4 Credit External Apply algebraic methods in solving problems

91262 2.7 5 Credit External Apply calculus methods in solving problems

91267 2.12 4 Credit External Apply probability methods in solving problems

Course contribution: $40 indicative amount, may be subject to change.

Workbooks.

(A graphical calculator is required, $100 estimate)