13MAS

NCEA Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics

Although this years timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place next year.

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Warner, Mrs H. Cason.

The 13MAS course consists of a combination of Level 3 Mathematics and Level 3 Statistics standards. It is designed for students who are not doing 13 Calculus, but would like to continue with mathematics at Level 3, rather than doing a pure Statistics course. To be successful, students will require competence the skills learnt in level 2, as listed in the prerequisites.

Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics is a UE approved subject.

Note that none of the achievement standards contribute towards UE literacy.

The course includes mathematical thinking and statistical procedures, which will extend the student’s abilities to tackle simple modelling and problem-solving situations. 

It focuses on Research, Data Analysis and Interpretation. It will be useful for students interested in Education, Business, Physical Education, Psychology, Management or the Social Sciences where Statistics is required as a supporting subject.

The course covers the basics of Operational Research:

Operational research originated in the efforts of military planners during World War II. In the decades after the war, the techniques began to be applied more widely to problems in business, industry and society. Since that time, operational research has expanded into a field widely used in industries ranging from petrochemicals to airlines, finance, logistics, and government, moving to a focus on the development of mathematical models that can be used to analyse and optimise complex systems, and has become an area of active academic and industrial research.

Comparing Courses: 13STAT and 13MAS

13STAT13MAS
Bivariate Data
Bivariate Data
Time SeriesSystems of Equations
ExperimentsLinear Programming

Critical Path Analysis
Probability DistributionsProbability Distributions
Statistical ReportsProbability Concepts
total credits = 20total credits = 20

Subject Overview

Term 1
Bivariate Data
Systems of Equations

Term 2
Systems of Equations (continued)
Linear Programming
Probability Concepts

Term 3
Probability Distributions
Critical Path Analysis

Term 4
Critical Path Analysis
Revision

Prior Learning

Prerequisite: 

  • Achievement in at least 3 of the standards offered in the Level 2 Mathematics courses, which must include 2.12 (Probability) and one of the following:  2.1 , 2.2, 2.6, 2.7 or 2.14 
  • A minimum of 1 Merit

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Approximately $35 to cover the costs of maths workbooks and notes
Laptop
Casio FX9750Gii or FX9750Giii Graphics Calculator

Please refer to the stationery list for stationery requirements.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91574 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91576 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.4 - Use critical path analysis in solving problems
2
2
2
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91581 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91585 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.13 - Apply probability concepts in solving problems
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91586 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.14 - Apply probability distributions in solving problems
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91587 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 20

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.

Disclaimer

Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.