L2ALG

NCEA Level 2 Algebra

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Moore.

This course is aimed at those students who have a flair for algebraic Mathematics and intend doing a degree at a university that requires a high level of algebraic Mathematics.  This is a comprehensive course, focusing on algebra skills and is a pre-requisite for Level 3 Calculus.

Recommended Prior Learning

A student needs to have passed at least five Level 1 Mathematics and Statistics Achievement standards covered in any Level 1 Mathematics and Statistics course including a merit level pass or higher in AS 1.4 (91029) and merit passes in at least two of the standards AS 1.1 (91026), AS 1.2 (91027), AS 1.5 (91030) and AS 1.7 (91032) to be able to cope with the algebraic content in this course.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

• 1 x 1B5 exercise book and/or lined refill.
• Pens and/or pencils.
•Scientific calculator would be an advantage, but not required.

Pathway

Assessment Information

Achievement Standards 91256, 91258, 91259, and 91269 will be assessed via closed book testing and each will have a reassessment opportunity. Achievement Standards 91261 and 91262 are External Standards assessed in November.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91256 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 - Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems
2
2
2
2
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08

A.S. 91258 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.3 - Apply sequences and series in solving problems
2
2
2
2
2
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10

A.S. 91259 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08

A.S. 91261 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08

A.S. 91262 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 5

A.S. 91269 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.14 - Apply systems of equations in solving problems
2
2
2
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 18

Disclaimer

Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans.  Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year.  These can include:

  • Student demand
  • Staff availability
  • Resourcing

These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.

Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used.  If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.