13MAT

13 Maths (13MAT)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Angela Brett.

13 Maths

This course provides a grounding in a selection of topics from both the Calculus and Statistics domains. 

Course Components 

  • Statistics Domain: either time series or bivariate data 
  • Calculus Domain: a selection from linear programming, simultaneous equations, trigonometry, critical path analysis 

Course Overview

Term 1
Complete 3.2 Linear Programming - using linear inequalities to model complex situations and make recommendations.
Begin 3.15 Systems of Equations - explore solving sets of 3-variable equations using substitution and elimination methods.

Term 2
Complete 3.15 Systems of Equations.
Complete 3.3 Trigonometric Methods - modelling periodic phenomena using sine and cosine functions.

Term 3
Complete 3.9 Bivariate Data - using scattergraphs and statistics to investigate relationships between variables.
Begin 3.4 Critical Paths - using mathematics to determine the fastest way to complete projects made up of interconnected tasks.

Term 4
Complete 3.4 Critical Paths.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Suggestion

Evidence of achievement in Level 2 Maths with some Algebra

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Scientific calculator (NCEA-approved https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/subjects/approved-calculator-list/)

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 0 Credits
Internal - 16 Credits (4 Statistics and 12 Calculus)

UE approved.

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: 16
External Assessed Credits: 0
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. 91575 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
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. 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. 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.