Level 3 Calculus
CAL3 Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Ditchfield
The course covers Level 3 Calculus Achievement Standards. The course is essential for later study in physics, engineering or calculus. It is also appropriate for students with an interest in computing, chemistry, economics, auditing, the continued study of mathematics, and in general any field where mathematical analysis is an important tool.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$24 workbook
Graphics calculator is required (Casio 9750 recommended).
Entry Guidelines
16 credits at level 2 Mathematics
AS 2.6 (Algebra), AS2.2 (Graphs), AS2.7 (Calculus Methods) and AS 2.4 (Trigonometry).
Algebra and calculus standards preferred at Merit level.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91579 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems | 3 |
E |
6 |
* |
Y |
|
| A.S. 91578 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems | 3 |
E |
6 |
* |
Y |
|
| A.S. 91577 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.5 - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems | 3 |
E |
5 |
* |
Y |
|
| A.S. 91575 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems | 3 |
I |
4 |
* |
Y |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
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Disclaimer
An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.