Marlborough Boys’ College

NCEA L2 Mathematics with Calculus

MAC2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Bowater.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students require a minimum of 10 Mathematics credits at NCEA L1 to enter any NCEA L2 Mathematics course. It is strongly recommended that students have achieved both AS91945, AS91947, NCEA L1 to ensure they have the prior knowledge to succeed in this course.

To achieve success at NCEA L2 (curriculum level 7) 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.

This NCEA level two (curriculum level 7) Mathematics course covers Algebra, graphing (linear and non-linear), Trigonometry and Calculus and provides a solid foundation for those wishing to take Calculus at NCEA level three.

Course Overview

Term 1
Algebra
Systems of equations

Term 2
Coordinate geometry
Graphical methods

Term 3
Calculus
Trigonometric relationships

Term 4
Revision - Algebra and Calculus

Learning Areas:

Year 12 (NCEA Level 2), Mathematics - Pāngarau

Pathway

NCEA L3 Calculus, NCEA L3 Mathematics

Career Pathways

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Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Pens (blue, black and red)
Ruler
1J5 5mm quad book (about three for the year)
Scientific calculator
Graphics calculator may be beneficial.
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.