NCEA Level 1 Mathematics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Drew McWhinnie.
The course will focus on developing students' understanding of mathematical concepts and their ability to apply these concepts to real-world situations. The course will also emphasize problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills, as these are critical skills required for success in both further studies and the workforce.
The course will cover the following topics:
Number and Algebra: This will include working with real numbers, algebraic expressions and equations, and linear graphs
Measurement and Space: This will include properties of shapes, transformations, and trigonometry
Statistics and Probability: This will include data collection and analysis, probability, and inference.
Assessment will be based on the NCEA Level 1 Achievement Standards, and students will be given opportunities to achieve all of the internally and externally assessed standards. The assessments will be designed to assess the key skills and knowledge outlined in the course, including problem-solving, reasoning, and communication skills.
Recommended Prior Learning
This subject is suitable for all students who have completed Year 10 mathematics.
Final entry is subject to Head of Department approval.
Course Costs
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Workbook | Contribution | $25.00 |
NZGrapher | Contribution | $1.00 |
$26.00 |
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.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 - Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.3 - Interpret and apply mathematical and statistical information in context
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning
Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.