3 Calculus: Mathematics Scholarship
Course Description
Learning Area Leader: Mrs M. Darroch.
This course is a Scholarship course and the purpose of the teaching and learning is to prepare you to sit for the Scholarship exam.
Skills/content you will cover in this course
Learners will be expected to do all three Level 3 Mathematics Papers - Complex Numbers, Differentiation and Integration
This course covers the same content as the 3STEM course however it is aimed at Excellence only.
Skills you need to be successful in this course - Skills learnt in 2STEM and 2CALC. Strong Algebra and Arithmetic Skills.
This course is useful for or will lead to - STEM fields at uni level - health sciences, engineering, higher science degrees, etc.
Recommended Prior Learning
Good understanding of modelling Curves and trig functions (Parabola, cubic, circle, hyperbolic, sin, cos, tan)
Mastery in Number skills (Percentages, fractions, ratios, rates and indices)
Fluency in Algebra skills (Expansion, factorisation, simplification and Quadratics)
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
2 x 1J8 A4 Exercise Book 5mm Quad 36 Leaves
1 x A4 Display Book Insert Cover 40 Pocket Blue
NuLake Mathematics IAS 3.3 Trigonometry Level 3 Year 13
NuLake Mathematics EAS 3.5 Complex Numbers Level 3 Year 13
NuLake Mathematics EAS 3.6 Differentiation Level 3 Year 13
NuLake Mathematics EAS 3.7 Integration Level 3 Year 13
Assessment Information
All these standards are the same as 3STEM. The focus of this course will be excellence and scholarship questions. Please note the Scholarship exam is a part of the course but does not have any credits associated with it and is a separate External Exam at the end of the Year.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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.5 - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
SCHL - Calculus
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
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.