Year 9 - 11 Mathematics
Year 9 - 11 Mathematics
Compulsory full year course
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Topics Covered
Number: develop an understanding of numbers, the ways they are represented, and the quantities for which they stand
Algebra: develop the ability to think abstractly and to use symbols, notation, and graphs and diagrams to represent and communicate mathematical relationships, concepts, and generalisations
Measurement: develop knowledge and understanding of systems of measurement and their use and interpretation
Geometry: gain a knowledge of geometrical relations in two and three dimensions, and recognise and appreciate their occurrence in the environment
Statistics & Probability: recognise appropriate statistical data for collection, and develop the skills of collecting, organising, and analysing data, and develop the ability to estimate probabilities and to use probabilities for prediction
Recommended Prior Learning: Open Entry.
Contact Teacher: Aaron Hawke
Possible next steps: 10MAT (including 10MAI and 10MAA) or 11MCA
Please find more details in our Course outline 2025
Compulsory full year course (10MAT, 10MAI, 10MAA)
Kei hopu tōu ringa ki te aka tāepa, engari kia mau ki te aka matua.
Topics Covered
Number: develop an understanding of numbers, the ways they are represented, and the quantities for which they stan
Algebra: develop the ability to think abstractly and to use symbols, notation, and graphs and diagrams to represent and communicate mathematical relationships, concepts, and generalisations
Measurement: develop knowledge and understanding of systems of measurement and their use and interpretation
Geometry: gain a knowledge of geometrical relations in two and three dimensions, and recognise and appreciate their occurrence in the environment
Statistics & Probability: recognise appropriate statistical data for collection, and develop the skills of collecting, organising, and analysing data, and develop the ability to estimate probabilities and to use probabilities for prediction
Arithmetic, Algebraic Skills and Problem Solving will be maintained and developed. Geometry, Measuerment and Statistics will be studied, and Trigonometry will be seen for the first time.
Recommended Prior Learning: Open Entry.
Contact Teacher: Kasper Black
Possible next steps: 11MAT, 11MAA, 11MAI
Find more details in our Course outline 2025
Compulsory full year course
Kei hopu tōu ringa ki te aka tāepa, engari kia mau ki te aka matua.
You will be invited into the Year 11 Mathematics course that we think you will have the most chance of success in Year 11. The vast majority of Year 11 students will complete the Mathematics External course but, at the end of Year 10, emails will be sent to those that might benefit from being in our Mathematics Internal course. Mathematics Internal (11NUM).
This year you will study several new topics, and revise and extend the material you learnt in Years 9 and 10 as you prepare for the NCEA Level 1 qualification. Topics covered in the course:
Algebra and Graphs
Measurement
Geometry, Coordinate Geometry
Statistics
Recommended Prior Learning: This course is recommended for students who
-completed Year 10 Mathematics with sound understanding
-demonstrated ability in solving relational problems
-Entry into the course is subject to HOD approval.
Contact Teacher: Aaron Hawke
Possible next steps: 12MAC (Mathematics with Calculus), 12MAS (Mathematics with Statistics), 12MAT (Mathematics Internal)
Find more details in our Course outline 2025
Invitiation full year course
Your teacher or the Head of Mathematics will be in touch with you if they think you would benefit from doing the internally assessed mathematics course in Year 11. Recommendations are made based on where we think you are likely to have the most success with NCEA Mathematics. Students who have not passed the Numeracy Co-requisite are recommended to enter this course.
Mathematics is the abstract science of number, quantity, and space, either as abstract concepts (pure mathematics), or as applied to other disciplines such as physics and engineering (applied mathematics). You will:
develop flexibility and creativity in applying mathematical ideas and techniques to unfamiliar problems arising in everyday life, and develop the ability to reflect critically on the methods they have chosen
become an effective participant in problem-solving teams, learning to express ideas, and to listen and respond to the ideas of others
develop the skills of presentation and critical appraisal of a mathematical argument or calculation, use mathematics to explore and conjecture, and learn from mistakes as well as successes
develop the characteristics of logical and systematic thinking, and apply these in mathematical and other contexts, including other subjects of the curriculum
become a confident and competent user of information technology in mathematical contexts
develop the skills and confidence to use your own language, and the language of mathematics, to express mathematical ideas
develop the knowledge and skills to interpret written presentation of mathematics
Standards offered are 1.1 Explore data using a statistical enquiry process
1.2 Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific
Reassessment of Common Assessment Activity (CAA) for Numeracy
Recommended Prior Learning: Invitiation course
Contact Teacher: Aaron Hawke
Possible next steps: 12MAT (Maths Internal), 12MAP (Maths Pathways)
Find more details in our Course outline 2025
Accelerated programme - by invitation only.
Invitation full year course
This course offers learning opportunity for Cambridge IGCSE mathematics, but students will not be entered into the IGCSE Cambridge Examination. It serves as a preparation course for sitting Cambridge A Level exams in subsequent years.
Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics encourages the development of mathematical knowledge as a key life skill, and as a strong basis for more advanced study. The syllabus aims to build learners' confidence by helping them develop competence and fluency with mathematical concepts, methods and skills, as well as a feel for numbers, patterns and relationships. The syllabus also places a strong emphasis on solving problems and presenting and interpreting results. Learners also gain an understanding of how to communicate and reason using mathematical concepts. - Cambridge International Education
The typical pathway for students who are part of our advanced programme is as follows:
Year 10 - 11MCA class working on NCEA Level 1 and some Cambridge IGCSE content.
> Exams for the NCEA programme only.
Year 11 - 12MCA class working on NCEA Level 2 and Cambridge AS Level.
> Exams for both NCEA and Cambridge Mathematics.
[Note: around 40% of our 11MCA students will not progress into the 12MCA course. They will instead step out of our Cambridge programme and into Level 2 Mathematics with Calculus in Year 11, In Year 12, these students will progress into a Level 3 course of their choosing, or both Calculus and Statistics, and they will still have the opportunity to do a university mathematics paper in Year 13 if they maintain excellent achievement throughout the Level 3 Calculus course.]
Year 12 - 13MCA class working on NCEA Level 3 Calculus and Cambridge A Level.
> Exams for both NCEA and Cambridge Mathematics.
Year 13 - MATH199 Canterbury University Mathematics paper, studied online.
Year 13 students also have the option of taking Level 3 Statistics and they typically also sit scholarship papers for Calculus (and Statistics).
No student is locked into the advanced programme once they're on it. There is always the option to join back in with the level of mathematics that the rest of the year group are working at if the advanced programme has become too arduous.
Cambridge Mathematics course is designed for you if you are one of our top Years 9 and Year 10 Mathematics students. It comprises a selection of New Zealand Curriculum and Cambridge International curriculum but has a focus on problem-solving and algebraic reasoning. This is a challenging course that is designed to extend and advance top mathematicians.
The following topics are covered in this course:
Number
Algebra and Graphs
Coordinate Geometry
Geometry
Measurement
Trigonometry
Vectors
Statistics & Probability
Please click the link below for the syllabus:
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/414416-2020-2022-syllabus.pdf
Recommended Prior Learning
This course is recommended for you if you have:
demonstrated ability in solving Extended Abstract Problems in Year 9.
demonstrated strong self-management and organisational skills.
Entry into the course is subject to HOD approval.
Contact Teacher: Aaron Hawke/Cushla Thomson
Possible next steps: 12MCA (Year 12 Cambridge) 12MAC (Mathematics with Calculus) 12MAS (Mathematics with Statistics
Find more details in our Course outline 2025