3 Mathematics for a STEM Career
3STEM Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs M. Darroch.
Recommended Prior LearningMastery in Number skills (Percentages, fractions, indices, ratios and rates) and fluency in Algebra.
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.
Learning Areas:
Assessment Information
AS91473 and AS91587 are optional assessments
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Additional Course Specific Contributions & Equipment/StationeryMath 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