Level 3 Mathematics

Course Description MAT300

Students taking this course will be prepared for those university courses that require some mathematics with a statistical and applied mathematical focus, such as Geography, Humanities 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 university.

Topics covered: Linear Programming • Simultaneous Equations • Time Series • Bivariate Data • Probability Distributions

Recommendation for subject entry 

11 credits in MAT200 with a pass in the external Probability Methods or 8 credits from MAT202.

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 MAT302

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

Topics covered: Differentiation • Integration • Trigonometry • Complex Numbers • Simultaneous Equations 

Recommendation for subject entry 

13 credits in MAT202, with two of the three externals passed.  Students who pass only one external must have a discussion with the 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 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.