Level 3 Calculus
13MCAL Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Nash
This course includes Differentiation, Integration, Conic Sections, Systems of Equations and Trigonometry. Recommended for those students planning to study Engineering, Sciences, Commerce, and Computer Science.
Students who wish to study the Algebra of Complex Numbers as the third external paper will need to attend Scholarship Calculus lessons.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A Nulake Workbook is available for purchase (approximately $16)
Recommended: Casio fx-9750GII Graphics calculator
Recommended Prior Learning
Reasonable success in Level 2 Mathematics including Algebra and Calculus, preferably at Merit level, or at the discretion of the HoLA.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A.S. 91573 v2
Mathematics and Statistics 3.1 - Apply the geometry of conic sections in solving problems
Assessments: Term: 3, Week: 5 |
3 |
I |
3 |
* |
Y |
|
|
A.S. 91575 v2
Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
Assessments: Term: 1, Week: 11 |
3 |
I |
4 |
* |
Y |
|
|
A.S. 91578 v2
Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems
Assessments: Term: 4, Week: 5 |
3 |
E |
6 |
* |
Y |
|
|
A.S. 91579 v2
Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems
Assessments: Term: 4, Week: 5 |
3 |
E |
6 |
* |
Y |
|
|
A.S. 91587 v2
Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
Assessments: Term: 1, Week: 5 |
3 |
I |
3 |
* |
Y |
|
Total Credits |
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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.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.