NCEA Level 1 Mathematics and Statistics (Skills)
L1MTS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Moore.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents that are performing at a Working towards Achieved level in four or more of the topics covered in the 10MAT course, have an end of year PAT stanine grade of 3 or lower, and have not passed the numeracy CAA in Year 10 will have the option of doing this course.
This course is aimed at those students who need assistance to gain the solid mathematical base at Level 1 that is required to pass the numeracy CAA and be able to progress to the General Mathematics course at Level 2.
This is a basic course providing a coverage in the key areas of numerical methods, measurement, statistics, trigonometry, and algebra that are required for many vocational pathways.
This course offers 10 credits (10 internally).
Assessment Information
Achievement Standard 91945 will be assessed using a portfolio of tasks collected during the year that will culminate in a final grade late in Term 3.
Achievement Standard 91944 will be assessed as an open-book assignment and has no reassessment opportunity.
Unit Standard 32406 is externally assessed with assessment opportunities in May and September.
NCEA Level 2 Mathematics - General
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery• Student Choice (lined refill pad or 1E5 quad exercise book)
• Pens and/or pencils
• Calculator (Casio Fx82AU or similar)