12 Mathematics
12MAT Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Eley.
Recommended Prior LearningAchievement in most topics covered in 11MAT/11MAS, 10 credits from the Numeracy co-requisite and/or teacher recommendation.
Objectives
Candidates will be expected to learn and apply skills in the following areas
- Sequences and Series - Using arithmetic and geometric sequences and series to solve problems.
- Trigonometry - Applications of sine rule, cosine rule and area of a non-right-angled triangles.
- Statistics - Box and whisker graphs. Plan and conduct an investigation to make an inference about a population.
- Probability - Risk and relative risk, the normal distribution, experimental distributions, relative frequencies, two-way tables and probability trees.
- Bivariate Statistics - Scatter graphs. Plan and conduct an investigation using bivariate numerical data.
Faculties:
Mathematics, Mathematics (Compulsory)
Assessment Policy & Procedures Assessment Information
Year 13 Mathematics Guidelines:
● Mathematics with Statistics: At least 13 NCEA Level 2/3 Mathematics Achievement Standard credits AND gained 2.12 (Probability).
● Mathematics: At least 10 NCEA Level 2/3 Mathematics Achievement Standard credits.
● This course does not lead to Maths with Calculus at Year 13. Students must take 12MAS if they wish to study Maths with Calculus at Year 13.
13 Mathematics, 13 Statistics, 13 Statistics Scholarship
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Subject and Associated CostsCourse Costs: $45.00 Write-on workbooks and revision material.
Associated Costs: Equipment Required - Casio Graphics Calculator fx-9750-II or fx-9860-GIII.