3STEM

3 Mathematics for a STEM Career

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Darroch.

This course is designed for students looking to study mathematics-rich subjects at university. It covers trigonometry, algebra and complex numbers, differentiation, and integration. These standards are compulsory if you want to do Engineering at Canterbury University. We will prepare you to sit the external exams. There is some optional choices for Internal Credits as well, but these will be by negotiation with the teacher.

Recommended Prior Learning

Mastery in Number skills (Percentages, fractions, indices, ratios and rates) and fluency in Algebra.

 

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 A4 Display Book Insert Cover 40 Pocket Blue
2 x 1J8 A4 Exercise Book 5mm Quad 36 Leaves
Protractor and Compass
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

Pathway

Learners wanting to go to university for STEM related careers. Also strongly recommended for those considering a commerce degree, particularly in economics or finance. This is a full year course.

Career Pathways

Assessment Information

AS91473 and AS91587 are optional assessments

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.

Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91573 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.1 - Apply the geometry of conic sections in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91575 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91577 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.5 - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91578 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91587 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 21
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 21

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21

Learners must achieve this assessment in order t count towards the 14 credits needed for University Entrance.

Disclaimer

Please note that course assessment and costs/equipment may change.