Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus UE Approved
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Wilson.
L3MCAUE (Calculus) is for students who enjoy and are very capable at Mathematics. This course is essential and is a pre-requisite for those wishing to undertake Tertiary Studies in Engineering, Engineering Science, Physics, and Mathematics. The course consists of NCEA Level 3 achievement standards including external assessments in Differentiation, Integration and Complex Numbers. The majority of credits available are from external assessment. Successful completion of 14 or more credits from this course counts towards University Entrance. A course endorsement can be gained from this course.
A maximum of 26 credits can be gained from Level 3 Mathematics achievement standards (internal and external).
Recommended Prior Learning
14 or more credits in NCEA Level 2 Mathematics (including at least Merit in Algebra AS91261 and/or Calculus AS91262)
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Graphics calculator (recommended)
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.4 - Use critical path analysis in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.5 - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 26
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.