Level 1 Mathematics - Solving Problems in Aotearoa
Subject Description
The course focuses on evaluating and interpreting statistics and probabilities and using and applying Mathematical processes to solve problems in Aotearoa contexts.
It offers two internal standards and one external standard:
- 1.1 Explore data using a statistical enquiry process (Internal)
- 1.2 Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific (Internal)
- 1.3 Interpret and apply mathematical and statistical information in context (External)
This course is suited to students looking towards careers in; business and retail, health and community care, agriculture and horticulture, defence force, marketing and social media, trades and hospitality.
Students who are keen to study mathematics but don't enjoy algebra would benefit from this course.
This course leads to the 12MSI course in year 12, which is a predominantly Statistics based course.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 10 Mathematics.
Teachers will recommend which Mathematics course is most appropriate.
Pathway
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.
Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Disclaimer
All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:
- meeting any course entry requirements
- minimum class sizes
- the availability of teaching staff
and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.