11MSP

Level 1 Mathematics - Solving Problems in Aotearoa

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge:

The course focuses on evaluating and interpreting statistics and probabilities and using and applying Mathematical processes to solve problems in Aotearoa contexts.

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 maths 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

Career Pathways

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.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91944 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 - Explore data using a statistical enquiry process
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91945 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 - Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91946 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.3 - Interpret and apply mathematical and statistical information in context
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 15

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.