L1MATC

Level 1 Mathematics (MATHS and STATS)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Buenaventura.

Mathematics is a mix of problem-solving, logical, and critical thinking. It is a key subject in today’s curriculum. The skills you learn can help you in your daily life and many career opportunities including business, finance, medicine, engineering, and basic sciences. At the same time, mathematics is a self-contained subject that is worth studying simply for its beauty. This course is a mix of internal and external achievement standards leading to careers in the IT industry, engineering economics, and the sciences that require more theoretical Mathematics, and also for those that enjoy the challenge that Mathematics offers. The minimum Numeracy requirement for all levels of NCEA and UE is 10 credits at level 1. However, some courses at university or polytechnic may require more.

Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that the students have achieved the 10-credit Numeracy Corequisite.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Scientific Calculator
2 Quad Exercise Books

Description Type Value
2 Quad Exercise Books Non-Voluntary $4.00
2 Quad Exercise Books Contribution $2.00
$6.00

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91944 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 - Explore data using a statistical enquiry process


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91945 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 - Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91946 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 1.3 - Interpret and apply mathematical and statistical information in context


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91947 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 20