MATHEMATICS
Mathematics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in quantities, space, and time. Statistics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in data. These two disciplines are related but involve different ways of thinking and solving problems. Both equip ākonga with effective means for modelling, analysing, and interpreting the world in which they live.
Mathematicians and statisticians use symbols, graphs, displays, and diagrams to help them find and communicate patterns and relationships. They evaluate information to make informed decisions and create models to represent both real-life and hypothetical situations. These situations are drawn from a wide range of social, cultural, scientific, technological, environmental, and economic contexts.
The Learning Area's whakataukī is:
Kei hopu tōu ringa ki te aka tāepa, engari kia mau ki te aka matua.
Cling to the main vine, not the loose one.
This whakataukī comes from the pūrākau of Tāne's ascent to the heavens to collect te kete ngā mātauranga, or the baskets of knowledge. The main vine is strong and has secure foundations, whereas the loose vine can be buffeted by the wind, so anyone climbing it will not reach the top. The pūrākau helps to illustrate that knowledge, as in te kete ngā mātauranga, is a taonga, and to show the need for hard work and problem-solving to gain solid knowledge.
LEVEL 1
Mathematics and Statistics
This course is designed for students who did well in algebra in the junior school and are wanting to pursue tertiary study in the fields of Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Engineering. You will learn to apply formulas, investigate relationships between variables, and develop some statistical and probability skills. This course is the first step towards Level 3 Calculus or Statistics.
Materials: Casio Graphical Calculator ($120)
Entry Guidelines: Completed Year 10 Algebra and Geometry topics reaching NZ Curriculum Level 5 or higher
Leads to: Level 2 Mathematics with Calculus and Mathematics with Statistics
Teacher in Charge: Ms G Isolabella
LEVEL 2
Mathematics for Living
This course is designed for students to pursue their interest in Mathematics with applications for a wide range of career pathways.
It will cover statistics, experiments, networks, probability and some geometry.
Entry Guidelines: Achievement in internals in Level 1
Leads to: Level 3 Mathematics for Living
Teacher in Charge: Ms G Isolabella
Mathematics with Calculus
This course is designed for students who successfully completed the Level 1 Mathematics with Algebra course and are considering doing tertiary study in Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Engineering. You will study algebraic manipulations, geometry, calculus and do some statistics topics.
Entry Guidelines: Achievement in both externals in Level 1 Mathematics with Algebra
Leads to: Level 3 Calculus
Teacher in Charge: Ms G Isolabella
Mathematics with Statistics
This course is designed for students to further develop their statistics and probability skills. You will be investigating and analysing data, evaluating a wide range of statistical reports, and increasing your knowledge of probability concepts. It is an important subject for students who will need to use statistical analysis for their future career choice.
Entry Guidelines: Achievement in one external from either Level 1 Mathematics with Algebra or Mathematics with Statistics
Leads to: Level 3 Statistics
Teacher in Charge: Mrs V Peffer
LEVEL 3
Mathematics for Living
This course is a follow on from Mathematics for Living Level 2 and is designed for students who want to be able to apply mathematical skills that may be of use for their future career pathway. Topics covered will still enable students to pursue tertiary studies.
Topics will have applications for the Sciences, Business Studies, Sports Analysis, and Project Management.
Entry Guidelines: Level 2 Mathematics for Living
Leads to: Tertiary study, vocational courses, defence forces and the workplace
Teacher in Charge: Ms G Isolabella
UE Approved
Mathematics with Calculus
This course is designed to prepare students for tertiary study in the fields of Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Engineering. As it includes the theory of Calculus, it assumes that the students have a good grasp of algebra, calculus, and graphing from the Level 2 Mathematics with Calculus course.
Entry Guidelines: Achievement in two externals from Level 2 Mathematics with Calculus
Leads to: Tertiary studies and any professional career
Teacher in Charge: Ms G Isolabella
UE Approved
Mathematics with Statistics
This course is designed for students who want to use statistics for tertiary studies or further develop their statistical skills that are required for their career pathway choice. You will be looking at probability modelling and concepts, analysis of statistical reports, linear programming, experiments, and political polls.
Entry Guidelines: Achievement in one external from Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics or Mathematics with Calculus
Leads to: Tertiary studies and any professional career
Teacher in Charge: Mrs V Peffer
UE Approved
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