Kaiapoi High School Kaiapoi High School

Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus

L3MATC
Course Description

Teacher in Charge:

Recommended Prior Learning

Students wishing to take this course will need to have at least 14 Level 2 Mathematics credits, including 91261 (Algebra) and/or 91262 (Calculus), or HOF approval.

This course is heavily Algebra based, so a good grasp of logic and algebraic processes and concepts are critical.

This course further develops calculus and its applications, together with algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.  

It aims to prepare students for the study of Mathematics, Commerce, Science, and Engineering courses at the tertiary level, and equip them with the skills and thought processes to tackle a wide variety of real-world problems in a number of contexts.



Faculties:

Mathematics


Career Pathways

Mining Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer, Aircraft Refueller, Product Assembler, Software Developer, Chemist, Architectural Technician, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Medical Physicist, Sound Technician, Electronics Engineer, Economist, Tertiary Lecturer, Valuer


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A graphics calculator is essential. Students will frequently use their computers to access and develop their skills with online resources such as Google Sheets and Desmos.










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 2024, 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.