Curriculum Studies Guide 2018

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Curriculum Studies Guide 2018
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Mathematics
YEARS 9 & 10
Status Compulsory
Prerequisites None
Periods per week Four
Description
In Year 9 and 10 students study Level 4 and
Level 5 of the three strands of the New Zealand
Curriculum: Number and Algebra, Geometry and
Measurement, and Statistics. While the focus in
Year 9 is more on mastering mathematical skills
and solving simple problems, students in Year 10
increasingly develop higher level thinking skills by
carrying out investigations. Initially each student
is placed in a set according to the results in the
levels tests. This placement is reviewed over time
as more assessment data becomes available.
There is plenty of scope to extend students. For
example, students are given the opportunity to
participate in activities such as Cantamath, the
University of Otago Junior Maths Competition
and the Australian Mathematics Competitions.
In addition, some students who show mastery of
Curriculum Level 5 and evidence for sustained
higher level thinking enter an accelerated
programme in Year 10, in which they study
mathematics at NCEA Level 1.
Assessment
Ongoing formative assessments to check progress
and internal examinations.
YEAR 11
Status There are two mathematics
courses in Year 11:
Mathematics and Mathematics
for Statistics. It is compulsory
to do one of these.
Prerequisites None
Periods per week Five
MATHEMATICS
Description:
This is a full NCEA Level 1 algebraic course
designed for students who intend to advance to
Mathematics with Calculus in Year 12 and Year 13.
Total credits = 20 available
Specific Content
AS 91026
Number – Apply numeric reasoning in solving
problems. (4 credits – internal)
AS 91027
Algebra – Apply algebraic procedures in solving
problems. (4 credits – external)
AS 91028
Algebra and Graphs – Investigate relationships
between tables, equations and graphs.
(4 credits – external)
AS 91035
Statistics – Investigate a given multivariate data
set using the statistical enquiry cycle.
(4 credits – internal)
AS 91037
Probability – Demonstrate understanding of
chance and data. (4 credits – external)
MATHEMATICS FOR STATISTICS
Description
This is a full NCEA Level 1 course designed for
students who intend to advance to Mathematics
with Statistics in Year 12 and Year 13.
Total credits = 20
Specific Content
AS 91026
Number – Apply numeric reasoning in solving
problems. (4 credits – internal)
AS 91030
Measurement – Apply measurement in solving
problems. (3 credits – internal)
AS 91034
Geometry – Apply transformation geometry in
solving problems. (2 credits – internal)
AS 91035
Statistics – Investigate a given multivariate data
set using the statistical enquiry cycle.
(4 credits – internal)