300MAT

Level 3 Mathematics

Course Description

This course will enable study of Mathematics beyond secondary level. This course comprises of both Internal and External standards that contribute to the total credits. Students will be required to sit for at-least one external at the end of the  year which is optional depending on the pathway. This course is a University recognized subject, contributes to Numeracy  and is eligible for Course endorsement.  

Course Overview

Semester 1
In semester 1 the following standards will be taught and assessed:

AS91587 3.15 Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems 3 credits Internal
AS91574 3.2 Apply linear programming methods in solving problems 3 credits Internal
AS91581 3.9 Investigate bivariate measurement data 4 credits Internal

Semester 2
In semester 2 the following standards will be taught and assessed:

AS91582 3.10 Use statistical methods to make a formal inference 4 credits Internal
AS91580 3.8 Investigate time series data 4 credits Internal
AS91586 3.14 Apply probability distributions in solving problems 4 credits External


Recommended Prior Learning

Students should be taking or have taken Level 2 Mathematics or Statistics in order to be able to do this course. they should have atleast achieved 10 or more credits at Level 2 and  have attained their Numeracy by this stage.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Walker Mathematics Workbook, Maths Exercise books, Scientific Calculator, pens, and rulers.

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: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91574 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91580 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.8 - Investigate time series data
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91581 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91582 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.10 - Use statistical methods to make a formal inference
4
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91586 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.14 - Apply probability distributions in solving problems
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91587 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 22

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

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