L1MATH

Level 1 Mathematics

Course Description

Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Alino.

Mathematics is compulsory at Level 1. For most students, this Level 1 Maths course will be the appropriate choice. However, students who struggle and who need to focus their efforts on gaining the Numeracy co-requisite will benefit from requesting entry to the Level 1 Numeracy course.

Level 1 Mathematics is recommended for students who have a strength in algebraic thinking and/or who wish to open pathways to careers such as Engineering or Architecture. This course progresses to Level 2 Mathematics and involves the foundation skills for Level 2 Mathematics, Calculus, and Statistics. 


Course Overview

What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
This course includes the opportunities to:
- Explore data using a statistical enquiry process
- Interpret and apply mathematical and statistical information in context
- Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific
- Demonstrate mathematical reasoning

Recommended Prior Learning

This course is designed to meet the needs of students who have achieved the 10 numeracy credits from the NCEA co-requisite or are above Curriculum Level 5 at the end of Year 10 (approved by HOF)

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A scientific calculator is essential, and a graphics calculator an advantage.

Pathway

Level 1 Mathematics prepares students for Level 2 Mathematics courses and other subjects that require good mathematical skills. It is widely recognised that a good grasp of Mathematics is necessary to cope in our rapidly changing world and many careers require students to have gained success in the Achievement Standards on offer in this course.

An understanding of Mathematics is important in business, commerce, and industry. Most employers regard Mathematics as an essential skill for employees to have.

Assessment Information

Students have the opportunity to gain a number of credits towards Level 1 NCEA from a selection of internal and external achievement standards.

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: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
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
A.S. 91947 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning


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: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 20

Disclaimer

Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it.  Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.  

Costs

The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.