Calculus is a course designed for students with good algebra skills. Calculus is about using mathematics to solve problems.

It models real-life situations using trigonometry, real and complex numbers, functions and their graphs and uses the power of calculus to solve a wide range of everyday problems involving change. Calculus is the essential pre-requisite for students planning on studying engineering at university.

Topics covered include:

1. Algebra

2. Trigonometry

3. Differentiation

4. Conic sections

5. Integration

Requirements

Students must gain at least 16 Level 2 NCEA Mathematics credits which must include AS 91261 (Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems)

Textbook: Students will need access to Delta Mathematics NCEA Level 3 by David Barton and Anna Cox (Third Edition ISBN 978-1-4860-0518-5). If unable to access this, the older version can be used. (Delta Mathematics: A Year 13 Course in Mathematics with Calculus by David Barton and Stuart Laird (Second Edition ISBN 0 582 54539 0)).

Calculator: A graphics calculator eg Casio FX 9750G or similar (approx $100) is recommended but a scientific calculator (approx. $25) is adequate.

Contact

Beverley Buckland Bream Bay College bbuckland@breambaycollege.school.nz - FarNet Cluster

Assessment

Level 3 Calculus will be assessed through 5 achievement standards.

(3 externals with a total of 17 credits and 2 internals with a total of 7 credits).

There will also be assignments, tests and school examinations throughout the year.