Year 11 Mathematics and Statistics (MAS)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss G. Ching.
Year 11 Mathematics and Statistics: Achievement Standards Course (MAS)
11MAS is a full course of Level 1 Achievement Standards which will provide a good basis for studying Mathematics and Statistics at Level 2 and beyond.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Skills in problem-solving, logic, reasoning and communication.
Number: How to calculate, estimate and approximate; how to solve problems in context
Algebra: About patterns and relationships; how to think abstractly and use symbols, diagrams and graphs
Statistics: About posing questions and collecting, organising and analysing data; about probabilities
Geometry: Transformations (eg reflection etc), Trigonometry and a lot more
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
3 Achievement Standards – 15 credits
2 internally assessed make up 10 credits
1 externally assessed makes up 5 credits
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Your Maths teacher.
Recommended Prior Learning
WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Y9 and Y10 Maths
Achieved Numeracy in Yr 10 ( This can also be achieved in Yr 11)
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Workbooks will be provided as a text book, but must be returned in excellent condition at the end of the year. (Students may opt to purchase a copy if they wish to write in it. It will be available from Hawke's Bay Office Products at an approximate cost of $40).
A Graphic Calculator is a huge advantage in this course and if your child does not already have one of these, they can be purchased from Hawke's Bay Office Products at an approximate cost of $180.
Pathway
WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 2 Maths
Assessment Information
*Please note 32406 standard will only be sat if the student has not achieved it in Yr10Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Apply mathematics and statistics in a range of everyday situations
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 1.2 - Use planning tools to guide the technological development of an outcome to address a brief
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 - Explore data using a statistical enquiry process
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.3 - Interpret and apply mathematical and statistical information in context