Level 1 Mathematics (MATHS and STATS)

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.