Level 2 Calculus
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Nash.
12CALC is essential for students intending to study an algebra & calculus focused pathway, 13CALC. It will also help students studying 13STAT or 13MATH.
Students studying 12CALC will study five NCEA standards throughout the year.
2.4 Trigonometry - Internal Assessment task over two lessons
2.14 Systems of Equations - Internal Assessment task over two lessons
2.2 Graphical Methods - Internal Assessment task over two lessons
2.6 Algebra - External Assessment in the NCEA Exam window in November/December
2.7 Calculus - External Assessment in the NCEA Exam window in November/December
Recommended Prior Learning
Students would benefit from exposure to as much algebra as possible. Students studying 11MATR would have covered more of the essential material than those studying 11MATM
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.2 - Apply graphical methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.14 - Apply systems of equations in solving problems