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. |