Level 3 Calculus
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Nash.
This course is a University Entrance Approved Calculus course for those students planning to study Engineering, Sciences, Commerce, and Computer Science.
It consists of five NCEA standards:
3.15 - Systems of Equations - Internal assessment over one lesson
3.3 - Trigonometry - Internal assessment over two lessons
3.2 - Conic Sections - Internal assessment over two lessons
3.6 - Differentiation - External NCEA examination in the NCEA exam window in November/December
3.7 - Integration - External NCEA examination in the NCEA exam window in November/December
Students who wish to study the Algebra of Complex Numbers as the third External paper will need to attend Scholarship Calculus lessons to learn the material.
Recommended Prior Learning
Reasonable success in Level 2 Mathematics including Algebra and Calculus, preferably at Merit level, or at the discretion of the HoLA.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Nulake Workbooks are available for purchase (approximately $8 each)
Recommended: Casio fx-9750GII Graphics calculator
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.1 - Apply the geometry of conic sections in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 5
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 5
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 5
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.