MCA2

Level 2 Mathematics with Calculus

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Wilson.

MCA2 is for students who enjoy Mathematics and who may wish to study Calculus or Statistics at NCEA Level 3. The course consists of Level 2 Mathematics achievement standards including the external standards in Algebra, and Calculus. Successful completion of MCA2 is a pre-requisite for entry into MCAUE and can be used as a prerequisite for MSTUE. A course endorsement can be gained from this course.

The achievement standards included in each course will be a selection taken from the 14 Mathematics standards available at Level 2.


Recommended Prior Learning

Pre-requisite: Numeracy CAA, AS91945 Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific, AS91947 Demonstrate Mathematical Reasoning.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Graphics calculator (recommended) or Scientific calculator

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 9
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. 91257 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.2 - Apply graphical methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91258 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.3 - Apply sequences and series 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. 91261 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic 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
A.S. 91262 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.7 - Apply calculus methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 20