NCEA Level 3 Calculus
L3CAL Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Moore.
Recommended Prior LearningA Merit level pass or higher in at least three of the five internal standards cover in the L2ALG course and an Achieved grade or higher in calculus external standard.
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 thinking. This is a comprehensive course, focusing on algebra and calculus skills.
This course offers 22 credits (10 internally and 12 externally).
Learning Areas:
Assessment Information
Achievement Standards 91574, 91575, and 91587 will be assessed via closed book testing and each will have a reassessment opportunity.
Achievement Standards 91578 and 91579 are External Standards assessed in November.
Students can request entry for Scholarship Calculus and will be given access to resources to follow a self-teaching programme.
• Student Choice (lined refill pad or 1E5 quad exercise book)
• Pens and/or pencils
• Calculator (Casio Fx9860G or similar) is an advantage