MAT1

NCEA L1 Mathematics

Course Description

The NCEA L1 Mathematics course is designed to give students a broad general mathematics base and covers the complete level six curriculum. Students wishing to continue with NCEA level two must meet the following prerequisites; 

L2 Mathematics - achieve 10 credits including AS91947 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning. 

L2 Statistics - achieve 15 credits including AS91944 - Explore data using a statistical enquiry process and AS91946 - Interpret and apply mathematical and statistical information in context.

L2 Mathematics with Calculus - achieve 15 credits including AS91947 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning and AS91946 - Interpret and apply mathematical and statistical information in context.


Recommended Prior Learning

Students require Curriculum Level 5P in Number and Measurement for entry to this course.

In order to achieve success at NCEA L1 (curriculum level 6) students need to be present for more than 85% of classes, actively engaged during every lesson and complete between one and two hours of independent study every week. Students aiming for Merit or Excellence may have to do more work outside of class.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Pens (blue, black and red),
Ruler,
1J5 5mm quad book (three or four for the year),
Scientific calculator.
A laptop for parts of the course, MBC can provide a day loan if necessary.
A textbook will be issued to the student for the year. It is the student's responsibility and must be returned in good condition at the end of the year.
Additional resources are available for an additional charge, these are not compulsory.
Students are to bring all equipment to every lesson.

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

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