L2MFD

Level 2 Foundation Mathematics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Taiuru.

This course focuses on a variety of fundamental topics from both Mathematics and Statistics.

Where does it lead?  The skills and knowledge you will gain from this course are useful mathematical skills for further study leading to the vocational trades and tertiary study in the Social Sciences. This course leads on to L3MFD.

What should I have already done?

This course is accessible for students who have completed a course of Level 1 Mathematics. NOTE: Students who have done Level 1 Mathematics Studies will need permission from the HOD to enter this course.

Course Contribution

Workbooks ($20.00)
Required Equipment: Casio FX82AU Plus II 2 Scientific Calculator (or equivalent)

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 13
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91256 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 - Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91259 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91260 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.5 - Apply network methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91264 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91266 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.11 - Evaluate a statistically based report


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 2r
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91267 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 2
Total Numeracy Credits: 17

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