11MTH
This course requires 2 options.

11 Mathematics (H)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms M. Sinhalage.

The skills developed in Years 9 and 10 are consolidated and extended. Students will learn to interpret data, communicate clearly, think logically, look for patterns and solve problems. The aim of mathematics at this level is to help students understand society and play a responsible part in it. The course is designed to provide a sound foundation for further study of mathematics and/or statistics.  Students will complete one external NCEA Level one standard in this course. Students who do not yet have NCEA Numeracy will have the opportunity to sit the Numeracy standard.


Recommended Prior Learning

Completion of year 10 mathematics to a satisfactory standard

Course Costs and Equipment/ Stationery requirements

Graphics calculator, about $180 (an older model is fine)
Homework book, about $25

Pathway

Mathematics is a foundation for further study in a range of learning areas including science, commerce, health sciences and information science. Satisfactory completion of this course will allow students to proceed to any Level 2 Mathematics and/or Statistics courses.

Assessment Information

Students in 11MTH will sit the AS 91947 external standard, and do a school practice exam for that standard. There will also be a number of topic assessments throughout the course.
Students in any Mathematics or Statistics course at year 11 or above who do not yet have NCEA Numeracy will have the opportunity to sit the Numeracy common assessment task US32406.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 5
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91947 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning


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

Disclaimer

We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.