MAT3

NCEA L3 Mathematics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Kotze.

This NCEA L3 (curriculum level 8) Mathematics course covers probability concepts, critical paths and project management, time series data analysis, algebra, and Bivariate data. It provides students with the knowledge to pursue commerce, business or arts at the university level.



Course Overview

Term 1
System of equations
Critical paths

Term 2
Probability concepts
Investigate time series data.

Term 3
Revision - Probability concepts
Linear programming
Investigate bivariate data

Term 4
Revision - Probability concepts

Recommended Prior Learning

Students require a minimum of 10 Mathematics credits at NCEA level two including an attempt at the external assessment. 

In order to achieve success at NCEA L3 (curriculum level 8) students need to be present for more than 85% of classes, actively engaged during every lesson and complete between two and three hours of independent study every week.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Pens (blue, black and red)
Ruler
1J5 5mm quad book (about three for the year)
Scientific calculator
A Graphics Calculator is beneficial but not compulsory.
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.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 12
External Assessed Credits: 4
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


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91576 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.4 - Use critical path analysis in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
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. 91585 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.13 - Apply probability concepts in solving problems


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


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: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 16

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16

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.