Department of Mathematics
Welcome to the Department of Mathematics
Below is an overview of all the courses we have to offer. Each course comes with an outline as well as daily and weekly planners. For topic specific material to help students study and prepare for their assessments, visit the relevant course webpages.
Junior mathematics
9MAT is a general course covering a range of mathematical and statistical areas. The contents correspond to the New Zealand curriculum level 4 and 5. The goal is spark and develop the students interest in mathematics and to start preparing them for year 10 Mathematics and statistics (10MAT) as well as Level 1 NCEA in year 11.
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The course outline
The weekly planner
The course page
The 9AMA course is designed for students who arrive at Takapuna Grammar School with a solid understanding of the content at level 5 of the New Zealand curriculum. The main goal of the course is to prepare the students for NCEA level 1 in year 10.
Supporting documentation
The course outline
The weekly planner
The course page
10MAT is a general course covering both mathematical and statistical topics. Its contents corresponds to level 5 and 6 of the New Zealand curriculum.
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The course outline
The weekly planner
The course website
10AMA is an accelerated course specialising in mathematics. It is aimed at students who already have a solid understanding of level 5 to 6 of the New Zealand curriculum and have been preparing for NCEA level 1 in year 10.
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The course outline
Senior mathematics
L1MAS is a general course covering both mathematical and statistical topics. Its contents corresponds to level 6 of the New Zealand curriculum and provides students the opportunity to achieve NCEA level 1 Mathematics.
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The course outline
L1MAC is a course with a focus on mathematics not related to statistics. The contents covered corresponds to level 6 of the New Zealand curriculum and provides students with the opportunity to achieve NCEA level 1 mathematics. It is designed to prepare students to study calculus in year 12 and 13.
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The course outline
L1MAX is a specialised course in mathematics and statistics. It is designed for students who achieved level 1 NCEA in year 10 and who are ready for NCEA level 2. The content corresponds to level 7 of the New Zealand curriculum.
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The course outline
L2MAS is a general course covering both mathematical and statistical topics. Its contents corresponds to level 6 of the New Zealand curriculum and provides students the opportunity to achieve NCEA level 2 Mathematics.
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The course outline
L2MAT is a course with a focus on mathematics rather than statistics corresponding to level 6 of the New Zealand curriculum. It has a focus on calculus and provides students the opportunity to achieve NCEA level 2 in mathematics.
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The course outline
L2MAX is a specialised course in mathematics. It is designed for students who achieved level 2 NCEA in year 11 and who are ready for NCEA level 2. The content corresponds to level 7 of the New Zealand curriculum.
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The course outline
L3MAS is a more specialised and technically demanding course. It is designed for students who enjoy probability and the challenge of NCEA externals. Its contents corresponds to level 8 of the New Zealand curriculum and provides students the opportunity to achieve NCEA level 3 Mathematics.
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The course outline
L3MAT is a general course with a focus on more applied mathematics and statistics. It is designed for students who prefer internal rather than external examinations. The content corresponds to level 8 of the New Zealand curriculum. It provides students the opportunity to achieve NCEA level 3 Mathematics.
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The course outline
L3MAC is a specialised course in mathematics. It is designed for students who has specialices in mathematics at level 2 NCEA and who want to pursue their study of calculus at NCEA level 3. The content corresponds to level 8 of the New Zealand curriculum.
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The course outline
Australian Maths Competition
The AMC is an engaging 30-problem competition that demonstrates the importance and relevance of mathematics in students’ everyday lives; it is open to students in years 3 to 12.
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Mathex Competition
ICAS
How to contact us
For any general inquiries about the department, feel free to contact the Head of Department,