NCEA Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics
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 taking Level 3 Mathematics with 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 in 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.
13MAS includes a focus 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 also 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
13MAS | 13STAT |
Bivariate Data Analysis | Bivariate Data Analysis |
Systems of Equations | Time Series |
Linear Programming | Experiments |
Critical Path Analysis | |
Probability Distributions | Probability Distributions |
Probability Concepts | Statistical Reports |
Total credits = 20 | Total credits = 20 |
Subject Overview
Term 1
Bivariate Data Analysis
Systems of Equations
Term 2
Systems of Equations (continued)
Critical Path Analysis
Linear Programming
Probability Distributions
Term 3
Probability Distributions (continued)
Probability Concepts
Term 4
Probability Concepts (continued)
Prior Learning
Prerequisite:
- Achievement in at least three of the standards offered in the Level 2 Mathematics courses, which must include AS2.12 (Probability) and one of the following: AS2.1 , AS2.2, AS2.6, AS2.7 or AS2.14
- A minimum of 1 Merit
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Approximately $45 to cover the costs of Mathematics workbooks
Laptop
Casio FX9860GIII 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.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.4 - Use critical path analysis in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.13 - Apply probability concepts in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.14 - Apply probability distributions in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
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.
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