NCEA L2 Mathematics
MAT2 Course Description Recommended Prior LearningStudents 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 at least two of AS91029, AS91031 and AS91032 at NCEA L1 to ensure they have the prior knowledge to succeed in this course.
In order 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, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, networks and sequences and series. It provides a solid foundation for those wishing to take Mathematics at NCEA level three.
Course Overview
Term 1
Algebra
Systems of equations
Term 2
Coordinate geometry
Sequences and series
Term 3
Networks
Trigonometric relationships
Term 4
Revision - Algebra
Year 12 (NCEA Level 2), Year 13 (NCEA Level 3), Mathematics - Pāngarau
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Contributions and Equipment/StationeryPens (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.