Level 3 Mathematics
MAT3 Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs R. Cookson
This NCEA Level 3 course is designed to offer a range of internally assessed Mathematics and Statistics Achievement Standards. It is appropriate for students interested in any field where mathematical analysis and interpretation is an important tool.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$42 Mathematics workbooks
Graphics calculator is required (Casio 9750 is recommended).
Entry Guidelines
14 credits at Level 2 in Mathematics and Statistics
Achievement in 2.12 (Probability)
Credit Information
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91574 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems | 3 |
I |
3 |
* |
Y |
|
| A.S. 91575 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems | 3 |
I |
4 |
* |
Y |
|
| A.S. 91576 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.4 - Use critical path analysis in solving problems | 3 |
I |
2 |
* |
Y |
|
| A.S. 91580 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.8 - Investigate time series data | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
Y |
| A.S. 91581 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
Y |
| A.S. 91587 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems | 3 |
I |
3 |
* |
Y |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
* 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: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.
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Disclaimer
An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.