Southland Boys’ High School Southland Boys’ High School

NCEA Level 2 Algebra

L2ALG
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Moore.

Recommended Prior Learning

A pass in all three Level 1 Mathematics and Statistics Achievement standards covered in either of the Level 1 Mathematics and Statistics courses. 

These results must include: A merit level grade or higher in at least three of the four topics covered in NCEA level 1 Mathematics: Number, Linear Algebra, Measurement, and Trigonometry. 

A pass in the externally examined standard AS 1.4 (91947) is recommended.

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.

Learning Areas:

Mathematics and Statistics


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.

Pathway

NCEA Level 3 Calculus

Career Pathways

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					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.

										

								


				





    

        
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