Year 10 Mathematics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Nash.
The Year 10 Mathematics programme covers all aspects of the New Zealand Curriculum from levels 4 to 6.
The year is broken into 8 sections, 2 per term.
Term 1 - Topic 1 - Number: Rounding, Indices, Standard Form, Percentages, GST, Ratio & Proportion
Term 1 - Topic 2 - Measurement: Area, Volume, Surface Area, Circles, Cylinders, Prisms, Plans & Elevations and Nets
Term 2 - Topic 1 - Statistics: Charts, Quartiles & Box Plots. As well as Numeracy preparation
Term 2 - Topic 2 - Number & Algebra: Percentages, Indices, Expressions, Expanding, Factorising & Quadratics
Term 3 - Topic 1 - Geometry: Angles, Polygons, Pythagoras & Trigonometry
Term 3 - Topic 1 - Algebra: Equations, Inequations, Quadratics, Formulae & Algebraic Fractions
Term 4 - Topic 1 - Patterns & Graphs: Linear Graphs, Parabolas, Quadratic Patterns, Modelling and Transforming functions
Term 4 - Topic 2 - Probability: Probability, Sample Space, 2-Way Tables, Venn Diagrams & Experimental Probability
After each unit there is an informal end of topic test that covers what has been taught so understanding and overall progress can be established.
Students will have the opportunity to complete US32406 Numeracy Co-requisite during Year 10.
An extension opportunity exists for Year 10 students who want to accelerate their learning. Students can work independently to study 1.4 Demonstrate Mathematical Reasoning. A workbook can be purchased to support the learning and provide practice.
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Recommended: Scientific Calculator Casio FX82 or Casio fx-9750GII Graphics Calculator.
Students can be issued the Beta Textbook.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Apply mathematics and statistics in a range of everyday situations