Year 13 MATHEMATICS
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Mathematics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in quantities, space, and time. Statistics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in data. These two disciplines are related but different ways of thinking and of solving problems. Both equip students with effective means for investigating, interpreting, explaining, and making sense of the world in which they live - New Zealand Curriculum
This course offers a combination of external and internal assessment (20 x NCEA Level 3 credits)
This course is in a UE approved domain
Course endorsement available
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WHY STUDY MATHEMATICS AT YEAR 13?
If you are interested in pursuing a career in Computer Science,Operation Research, Applied Mathematics or Commerce. This course is for you. It is a composite course of applied mathematics standards (Networks, Equations and Linear Programming) and Statistics standards (Formal Inferences, Probability Distributions and Experimental Design).
Note: You cannot take this course with the NCEA Level 3 Statistics course as there is too much overlap with the standards assessed.
What will I learn?
This course covers the following topics:
Linear programming
Trigonometry
Critical path analysis
Experiment
Probability Distribution
Systems of Simultaneous Equations
What WILL I DO?
In this course, you will:
Investigate situations that involve elements of chance
calculating and interpreting expected values and standard deviations of discrete random variables
applying distributions such as the Poisson, binomial, and normal
Carry out investigations of phenomena, using the statistical enquiry cycle:
conducting experiments using experimental design principles seeking explanations
using informed contextual knowledge, exploratory data analysis, and statistical inference
communicating findings and evaluating all stages of the cycle
Make inferences from surveys and experiments:
using methods such as randomisation to assess the strength of the evidence
Use linear programming techniques
Form and use systems of simultaneous equations, including three linear equations and three variables, and interpret the solutions in context
Develop network diagrams to find optimal solutions, including critical paths
wHAT will I NEED?
This course is recommended if you gain 10 credits in Mathematics at Level 2 (12MAC, 12MAS, 12MCA, 12MAI or 12MAP).
Entry into the course is subject to HOD approval.
How is this course assessed?
Assessment
This course offers four NCEA Level 3 achievement standards. One standard is externally assessed and three standards are assessed internally.
The following standards may be offered and assessed:
91574 v2 (3.2) Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
91575 v2 (3.3) Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
91576 v2 (3.4) Use critical path analysis in solving problems
91583 v2 (3.11) Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using experimental design principles
91586 v2 (3.14) Apply probability distributions in solving problems
91587 v2 (3.15) Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
Note: A casio fx–9750GII graphics calculator is compulsory for this course.
Qualifications: Credits towards NCEA Level 3.
NZQA Mathematics Subject Resources
http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/ncea/subjects/mathematics/levels
School Policy for NCEA Assessment
You should be aware of the school procedures for NCEA assessment. They can be found on the school website at this link. There you will find answers to frequently asked questions about how NCEA works as well as guidance about how to apply for extensions, reconsiderations or the process for withdrawing from a standard.
We hope you have a successful and interesting year.
Mrs Gina Reid is in charge of Level 3 General Mathematics – please feel free to contact her: