MAC303

Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus (MAC303)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Bergman.


This course is for for students with an interest in the continued study of mathematics, the physical sciences, engineering, architecture and design, technology, modelling or any field in which analysis is an important tool. There are three main areas of study: differentiation, integration and trigonometry. Algebra is included in all areas. A graphics calculator is essential for this course. The Mathematics Department recommends the Casio.


Recommended Prior Learning

12 credits or better in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics, which must include a pass in both Algebra and Calculus.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

2 x 1J8 exercise books, Must have: Casio graphic calculator FX-9860GIII or smiliar, $15 NuLake workbooks

Credit Information

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

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 4
External Assessed Credits: 12
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91575 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 6

A.S. 91578 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91579 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 16

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

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