Year 13 Calculus (MAC)
13MAC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr P. Kelly.
Recommended Prior LearningWHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?
Level 2 Mathematics with at least 15 Achievement Standard credits. Merit in both 2.6 (Algebra) and 2.7 (calculus) are essential.
Year 13 Calculus (MAC)
You should check the requirements or suggestions for any Achievement Standards that you may need for Tertiary courses that you are thinking of taking the following year.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Higher level Mathematical skill, concepts and understanding in Calculus, Algebra, and Simultaneous Equations, and how to apply these in familiar and unfamiliar problems.
HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?
4 Level 3 Achievement Standards totalling 20 credits
1 internally assessed worth 3 credits
3 externally assessed make up 17 credits
WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?
Mr Kelly or your Maths Teacher
Learning Areas:
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Contributions and Equipment/StationeryWHAT 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 their own copies if they wish to write in them. They will be available from Hawkes Bay Office Products at an approximate total cost of $25).
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 Hawkes Bay Office Products at an approximate cost of $180.