Mathematics (Pāngarau)

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Mathematics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in quantities, space, and time. Statistics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in data. These two disciplines are related but involve different ways of thinking and solving problems. Both equip ākonga with effective means for modeling, analysing, and interpreting the world in which they live.

Kei hopu tōu ringa ki te aka tāepa, engari kia mau ki te aka matua.
(Cling to the main vine, not the loose one).

Compulsory: Maths is compulsory for Year 11 students. This can be selected from either:

Level 1 Mathematics (1MAT),

OR

Level 1 Mathematics with Numeracy (1MAN).

Level 1 Mathematics

1MAT - Level 1 Mathematics

This course is about developing mathematical language skills and techniques required to solve problems and the statistical skills required to analyse data. The learning will cover concepts from Number, Probability, Measurement, Geometry, Algebra, and Statistics.

Credits: 10 Internal and 5 - 10 External

Leads to: Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics or Calculus or Level 2 Financial Capabilities.

Approx cost: $36 for workbooks

Equipment: Workbooks, a scientific calculator, laptop.

Contact: Heidi Clark (hc@darfield.school.nz)

1MAN - Level 1 Mathematics with Numeracy

This course will spend the first half of the year working towards the numeracy co-requisite exam and then Level 1 internal credits. This course is not suitable for those students who already have achieved the Numeracy co-requisite. Results should be available in mid-August for those students who attempted the Numeracy co-requisite in June 2023. 

Credits: 10 Numeracy credits from the co-req exam and 5 internal credits at Level 1

Leads to: Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics or Level 2 Financial Capabilities.

Approx cost: $36 for workbooks

Equipment: Workbooks, a scientific calculator, laptop.

Contact: Heidi Clark (hc@darfield.school.nz)

Level 2 Mathematics

2MAS - Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics

This course is about developing mathematical language skills and techniques required to solve problems and the statistical skills required to analyse data.

Credits: 13 Internal Credits and 4 External Credits

Leads to: Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics

Approx cost: $30.00—$36.00 (for the workbooks)

Equipment: Workbooks, a scientific or graphics calculator (graphics calculator is useful, but not essential), laptop.

Contact: Heidi Clark (hc@darfield.school.nz)

2MAC - Level 2 Mathematics with Calculus

This course is all about developing mathematical language skills and techniques required to solve problems. There is an emphasis on describing problems in mathematical language and problem-solving strategies. This course is open-entry. Good algebra skills are essential. A conversation with your Year 11 maths teacher is highly recommended.

Credits: 7 - 9 Internal Credits and 9 - 13 External Credits

Leads to: Either, or both, of Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus and Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics.

Approx cost: $30.00 - $36.00 (for the workbooks)

Equipment: Workbooks, a scientific or graphics calculator (graphics calculator is useful, but not essential), laptop.

Contact: Heidi Clark (hc@darfield.school.nz)

2FIN - Level 2 Financial Mathematics

This course is a full internal course of Core Generic Financial Capabilities Unit Standards. The students will learn about different insurance types, how to write and adjust a budget based on changing financial needs and life stages and look at personal financial goal setting.

Credits: 11 Internal Credits

Leads to: Level 3 Financial Capability

Approx cost: $20 (for the workbooks)

Equipment: Workbooks, a scientific calculator, laptop.

Contact: Heidi Clark (hc@darfield.school.nz)

Level 3 Mathematics

3MAS - Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics

Interpreting statistical information, carrying out a statistical investigation, and solving probability problems. This course is open entry however, it is recommended that students have been successful in 2.9 and 2.12 from their NCEA Level 2 Mathematics Course. 

Credits: 15 - 18 Internal Credits and 4 External Credits

Leads to: This is a University Approved Course.

It leads to Tertiary study in Mathematics or Statistics and is often required by students going on to tertiary study in life/health sciences, business, or research of any kind.

Approx cost: $30.00 - $36.00 (for the workbooks)

Equipment: Workbooks, a scientific calculator, laptop.

Contact: Heidi Clark (hc@darfield.school.nz)

3MAC - Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus

This course is about learning how to use integration, differentiation, and trigonometry to solve problems, manipulate real and complex numbers, solve equations, and use numerical methods to solve problems. This course is open entry however, it is strongly recommended that students have been successful in 2.2, 2.6, and 2.7.

Credits: 3 - 7 Internal Credits and 11 - 17 External Credits

Leads to: This is a University Approved Course.

It leads to Tertiary study in Mathematics and/or physical sciences, engineering or related fields.

Approx cost: $30.00 - $36.00 (for the workbooks)

Equipment: Workbooks, a scientific or graphics calculator (graphics calculator is useful, but not essential), laptop.

Contact: Sean Ward (sw@darfield.school.nz)

3FIN - Level 3 Financial Mathematics

Students will complete Unit Standards from the Financial Capability and Self-Management domains. Students will learn in real time about risk and return on investments, how to manage personal finances and options to increase income and financing options for property and other large goods or services. This is a course designed to empower students to make informed financial decisions. Open entry, however, Level 2 Financial Mathematics is an advantage

Credits: Approximately 16 Internal credits.

Leads to: This is not a University Approved Course.

Approx cost: $30.00 (for the workbooks)

Equipment: Workbooks, a scientific calculator, laptop.

Contact: Heidi Clark (hc@darfield.school.nz)

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