13 Mathematics and Statistics 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Daniel Menzies.
This course is designed for students who want to further develop their broad study of both Mathematics and Statistics and for students who intend to move into tertiary study and need a very general mathematical foundation for their tertiary subjects.
Concepts covered include Linear programming, Critical Path Analysis, Experiment designs, Linear systems, Time Series and Bivariate Data.
Prerequisites
Achieved in at least three Level 2 standards, but must include AS91265 (Experiments)
OR HoF approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
*13MA3* - Supplementary costs: Approx $50
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 6
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.4 - Use critical path analysis in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.8 - Investigate time series data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 5
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.