NCEA Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics

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