NCEA Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics
12MAS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs H. Cason.
Prior LearningPrerequisite:
- Level 1 Numeracy gained from Mathematics standards
- Achievement in AS 1.2 AND competence in Algebra skills demonstrated in the Algebra skills test
- Achievement three of the four standards offered in 11MAT, with at least one of these achieved at Merit level.
Mathematics and Statistics includes mathematical thinking and statistical procedures, which will extend a student’s abilities to tackle simple modelling and problem-solving situations. The course 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.
This course is a combination of Level 2 Mathematics and Level 2 Statistics standards, and also includes a Level 3 Statistics standard. It has been designed for students who have not met the entry requirements for the Level 2 Mathematics course (12MAT), but would like to continue with Mathematics rather than a pure Statistics course at Level 2.
Students doing 12MAS require competence in the Level 1 mathematical skills obtained from the 11MAT course.
Students taking 12MAS will continue to develop and extend their mathematical reasoning through algebra, geometry and statistics, and also develop new skills in probability, trigonometry and networks. The course is suited to students who prefer the option of more internal assessments, as there is only one external standard.
Comparing 12MAS and 12STAT:
| 12MAS | 12STAT |
| Co-ordinate Geometry | Simulations |
| Statistical Inference | Questionnaire |
| Systems of Equations | Experiments |
| Probability Methods | Probability Methods |
| Trigonometry | Trigonometry |
| Networks | Networks |
| total credits = 17 | total credits = 17 |
Subject Overview
Term 1
Co-ordinate Geometry
Trigonometry
Term 2
Statistical Inference
Probability
Term 3
Probability (continued)
Systems of Equations
Networks
Term 4
Networks (continued)
Assessment Policy & Procedures Pathway
NCEA Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics, NCEA Level 3 Statistics and Probability
There is a pathway to Level 3 Mathematics and Statistics (13MAS) or Level 3 Statistics and Probability (13STAT).
12MAS does not prepare students for Level 3 Calculus (13MAC).
approximately $30 to cover the cost of maths workbooks
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