Year 11 Mathematics Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Taiuru.
This course teaches the essential skills of everyday Mathematics.
This course is aimed at students who need support in meeting the required Numeracy standard and who may not intend to study Mathematics further after this year.
Topics are based on the following content ideas . . .
- Fluently and flexibly solve problems that require operations on numbers, understanding the relative size of those numbers, and making sense of the answer in context.
- Recognise and work with mathematical relationships.
- Understand and use the spatial properties and representations of objects.
- Understand and use systems to locate and navigate.
- Use numbers and units to measure and express attributes of objects and events as quantities, to a degree of precision appropriate to the context.
- Understand and reason with statistics and data.
- Use probability to interpret situations that involve elements of chance.
What should I have already done?
This course is designed for students who have completed the Year 10 Mathematics course of study but need extra support to achieve success.
Course Contribution
Workbook ($15.00)
Required Equipment: Casio FX82AU Plus II 2 Scientific Calculator (or equivalent)
Pathway
Please note that you will need approval from the HOD to progress to L2 Foundation Mathematics from L1 Mathematics Studies.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Apply mathematics and statistics in a range of everyday situations
Pathway Tags
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Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025