Level 2 Mathematics

Course Descriptions MAT200

Students taking this course will be prepared for those Level 3 courses that require some mathematics with a statistical and applied mathematical focus, such as Geography and Biology. It is a course that can provide students who are not mathematics specialists the chance to focus on their preferred subjects, while still enabling progress in general mathematics and providing a pathway to a similar course at Level 3.

Topics covered: Coordinate Geometry  • Trigonometry • Inferences • Sequences • Probability 

Recommendation for subject entry 

13 credits in MAT100 (with a pass in Chance and Data) or completion of MAT102 course. Entry from MAT101 only at discretion of HOD.

Assessment

In class tests, NCEA internal and external assessments.

Course contributions

Students are asked to contribute $tbc towards the cost of write-on student workbooks, and access to the online Education Perfect website.

Course Description MAT202

Students taking this course will be prepared for those Level 3 courses that require specialist mathematical skills with a scientific mathematical focus, such as Engineering, Calculus, Sciences and Economics. It is a course that provides students who are mathematics specialists the chance to explore their mathematical ability, enabling progress in pure and applied mathematics and providing a pathway to a similar course at Level 3.

Topics covered: Coordinate Geometry • Algebra • Trigonometry • Calculus • Probability

Recommendation for subject entry 

14 credits in MAT102, with a pass in Algebra.

Assessment

In class tests, NCEA internal and external assessments.

Course contributions

Students are asked to contribute $tbc  towards the cost of write-on student workbooks, and access to the online Education Perfect website.

Course Description MFN200

This course is ideal for students who are still developing their understanding of Mathematics and Numeracy.  Students will be supported to attain their Numeracy qualification, which is needed for any other NCEA L1, L2, or L3 qualification. 

Recommendation for subject entry 

Students who do not yet have their NCEA Numeracy Qualification. 

Assessment

• US 32406 - Apply mathematics and statistics in a range of everyday situations (10 Credits)

• L1 or L2 Mathematics standards, which are tagged for Numeracy. 

Course contributions

Students are asked to contribute $tbc  towards the cost of write-on student workbooks, and access to the online Education Perfect website.