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Teachers in Charge: Mrs P Spence (HOD)

Mr C Harter (Asst. HOD)

Mrs M Espie (Asst. HOD)

Subjects Offered:

Mathematics: Forms 3-6

Mathematics (Statistics) Form 7

Mathematics (Calculus) Form 7

Mathematics (Applied 2) Form 6

Practical Mathematics Form 6

Mathematics (Applied 1) Form 5

General Aim:

Mathematics is concerned with skills of numeracy, geometry and measurement and their practical applications. In this subject, students must use problem-solving methods and have a good understanding of basic arithmetic skills.

Form 3 Mathematics

Course Content:

Basic numeracy and geometric skills. Introduction to algebra involving a logical approach to problem-solving. Statistics. Estimation and approximation.

Assessment:

Class tests, Common tests and an exam.

Form 4 Mathematics

Pre-requisite:

Form 3 Mathematics.

Course Content:

Further algebraic and geometric skills; introduction to trigonometry.

Assessment:

Class tests, Common tests and an exam.

Form 5 School Certificate Mathematics

Pre-requisite:

Forms 3 and 4 Mathematics.

Course Content:

Advanced numeracy, measurement and geometric skills. Emphasis on graph drawing and problem-solving.

Assessment:

School Certificate examination.

Form 5 Mathematics Applied 1

Pre-requisite:

Forms 3 and 4 Mathematics are helpful.

Course Content:

Measurement, reading tables, e.g. transport timetables and mathematical application to finance.

Assessment:

Internally assessed for Unit Standards from NZQA Framework

Note: This course does not lead to S.C. Mathematics but units are gained for the NZQA qualification.

Sixth Form Certificate Mathematics

Pre-requisite:

Form 5 Mathematics. At least 60% in S.C. Mathematics is recommended.

Course Content:

Advanced Algebra, Statistics and Geometric skills with applications. Introduction to Calculus.

Assessment:

Internally assessed.

Sixth Form Practical Mathematics

Pre-requisite:

Form 5 School Certificate Mathematics. A mark of between 45% and 60% is recommended.

Course Content:

Algebra, Geometry and Arithmetic skills with emphasis on practical applications, for example, navigation.

Assessment:

Internally assessed.

Sixth Form Mathematics Applied 2

Pre-requisite:

Form 5 Mathematics Applied 1 at minimum.

Course Content:

Statistics, Algebra, measurement and other Level One units from the NZQA Framework.

Assessment:

Internally assessed. Unit Standards from NZQA Framework.

Seventh Form Mathematics with Calculus

Pre-requisite:

Sixth Form Certificate Mathematics. A Grade 4 or better is recommended.

Course Content:

Advanced Algebra, Co-ordinate Geometry and Calculus.

Assessment:

External examinations. Bursary and/or Scholarship.

Seventh Form Mathematics with Statistics

Pre-requisite:

Sixth Form Certificate Mathematics. A Grade 5 or better is recommended.

Course Content:

Advanced Algebra, Elementary Calculus, Statistics and Probability.

Assessment:

External examination. Bursary and/or Scholarship. There is a 20% internal assessment component.

 
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