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Mathematics is more than just numbers. It is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in quantities, space and time. Statistics focuses on patterns and relationships in data. Ākonga are equipped with powerful communication and problem solving tools for investigating, interpreting and making sense of the world. Using symbols, graphs and diagrams to investigate patterns and relationships, ākonga model real-life and hypothetical situations in a range of contexts: social, cultural, scientific, technological, health, environmental and economic. Mathematics and Statistics develops the ability to think creatively, critically, strategically and logically. Ākonga also learn to structure, organise, process and communicate information.
This course takes a number of achievement standards from the Calculus and Statistics courses and creates a blended course. The focus of this course is on linear programming, networks, calculus and trigonometry, with ākonga also having an opportunity to develop statistical and probabilistic skills encountered in time series, statistical reports, bivariate analysis and statistical inference.
Ākonga can select from the following achievement standards to a maximum total of 24 credits.
A minimum of 12–14 NCEA Level 2 Mathematics and Statistics credits or equivalent.
| Standard | Description | Version | Credits | Assessment | L1 Lit/Num | UE Lit/Num | Vocational Pathways |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91574 | Apply linear programming methods in solving problems | 2 | 3 | Internal | naNumeracy achievement standard |
UEnaUE numeracy achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard |
| 91575 | Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems | 2 | 4 | Internal | naNumeracy achievement standard |
UEnaUE numeracy achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard |
| 91576 | Use critical path analysis in solving problems | 2 | 2 | Internal | naNumeracy achievement standard |
UEnaUE numeracy achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
| 91578 | Apply differentiation methods in solving problems | 2 | 6 | External | naNumeracy achievement standard |
UEnaUE numeracy achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
| 91580 | Investigate time series data | 2 | 4 | Internal | naNumeracy achievement standard |
UEnaUE numeracy achievement standard |
PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
| 91581 | Investigate bivariate measurement data | 2 | 4 | Internal | naNumeracy achievement standard |
UEnaUE numeracy achievement standard |
PrPrimary Industries recommended standard |
| 91582 | Use statistical methods to make a formal inference | 2 | 4 | Internal | naNumeracy achievement standard |
UEnaUE numeracy achievement standard |
PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard CrCreative Industries recommended standard |
| 91584 | Evaluate statistically based reports | 2 | 4 | External | naNumeracy achievement standard |
UEnlwlraUE numeracy, literacy writing and literacy reading achievement standard |
PrPrimary Industries recommended standard SeService Industries recommended standard SoSocial and Community Services recommended standard |
| 91587 | Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems | 2 | 3 | Internal | naNumeracy achievement standard |
UEnaUE numeracy achievement standard |
CoConstruction and Infrastructure recommended standard MaManufacturing and technology recommended standard PrPrimary Industries recommended standard |