Glendowie College
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13 Mathematics
13MAT Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr J. Eley.
Recommended Prior Learning- 12MAS, 12MAT or 12MAA students with an Achieved grade or higher in 2.12 Apply Probability Methods.
- 10 credits at NCEA Level 2/3 Mathematics Achievement Standards.
- This course cannot be taken in conjunction with 13MCA and/or 13MST.
Objectives
Candidates will be expected to learn and apply skills in the following areas
- Linear Programming - Optimisation through the forming and drawing of linear inequalities.
- Time Series - Using the statistical enquiry cycle to investigate time series data and produce a report.
- Statistical Inference - Using the statistical enquiry cycle to make a formal inference given a multivariate data set.
- Probability Concepts – Theoretical and experimental probabilities, conditional probabilities, probability distribution tables and graphs, two-way tables, probability trees and Venn diagrams.
- Simultaneous Equations - Forming and solving systems of simultaneous equations and interpreting the nature of solutions.
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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.