3 Maths Lab
Course Description
Learning Area Leader: Mrs M. Darroch.
This is a general maths course for learners with only internal assessments. It is a mixture of both Mathematics and Statistics skills.
Skills/content you will cover in this course
Formal Inference
Time Series
Bivariate
Critical Path Analysis
Linear Programming and Simultaneous Equations.
Skills you need to be successful in this course - Level 2 Statistics is helpful although not essential, you do need a basic understanding of multivariate and bivariate data. You also need to have a basic understanding of Algebra.
This course is useful for or will lead to - Further mathematics and analytical skills required in Sports Science, Psychology and any Business or Economics Fields.
Recommended Prior Learning
Basic Algebra skills and knowledge of the PPDAC cycle
Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/Stationery
Math e-learning lesson & homework tool (Dr Fost) to assist and reinforce lessons. ($10 per subscription)
Specific items required for this course additional to the senior stationery list include
1 x Casio FX82AU Plus II 2 Scientific Calculator Black * Graphical Calculator an advantage
1 x 14J5 Graph Pad Loose Leaf Refill 5mm Quad 40 Leaves
1 x A4 Display Book Insert Cover 40 Pocket Blue
2 x 1J8 A4 Exercise Book 5mm Quad 36 Leaves
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.4 - Use critical path analysis in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.8 - Investigate time series data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.10 - Use statistical methods to make a formal inference
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 17
Learners must achieve this assessment in order to count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.
Disclaimer
Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.