Year 12 Mathematics and Statistics (MAS)
12MAS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss G. Ching.
Recommended Prior LearningWHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Level 1 Mathematics with at least 12 credits from Achievement Standards, including Achievement in the school Algebra exam or 1.3 or 1.4.
This is a guideline only and final decisions will be made in consultation with staff.
Year 12 Mathematics (MAS)
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
How to use Mathematics to solve problems in context
Skills in logic, reasoning, communication, modelling and critical evaluation
Statistics
Probability and simulations
Trigonometry
Co-ordinate geometry
Systems of equations
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
6 Level 2 Achievement Standards – 16 credits
5 internally assessed Achievement Standards make up 12 credits
1 externally assessed Achievement Standard worth 4 credits
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Your Mathematics teacher
Learning Areas:
Pathway
Year 13 Mathematics & Statistics (MAT), Year 13 Statistics (MAS)
WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
13MAS(Statistics) or 13MAT (Mathematics). Both are Level 3 Achievement Standard courses
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Contributions and Equipment/StationeryWHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
A workbook 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 $8).
A Graphic Calculator is a huge advantage in this course and if your daughter does not already have one of these, they can be purchased from Hawke’s Bay Office Products at an approximate cost of $180.