Level 3 Calculus
13CALC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Nash.
Recommended Prior LearningReasonable success in Level 2 Mathematics including Algebra and Calculus, preferably at Merit level, or at the discretion of the HoLA.
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.
Learning Areas:
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Nulake Workbooks are available for purchase (approximately $8 each)
Recommended: Casio fx-9750GII Graphics calculator