3MCAL

NCEA Level 3 Calculus

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Ms A. Price-Williams.

Calculus is the study of how things change. It provides a framework for modelling systems in which there is change, and a way to deduce the predictions of such models. It develops the ability to think and solve problems.  By studying calculus students learn to structure, to organise and to carry out procedures flexibly and accurately, to process and communicate information, and to enjoy intellectual challenge. They also learn to create models and predict outcomes, to conjecture, to justify and verify, and to seek patterns and generalisations. They get insight in to estimate with reasonableness, calculate with precision, and understand when results are precise and when they must be interpreted with uncertainty.  Mathematics and statistics have a broad range of practical applications in everyday life, in other learning areas, and in workplaces. Some of the areas of applications are  in Engineering, Medical science, Research Analysis, Graphics, Chemistry, Physics.

Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that to study Calculus at level 3 that you have achieved at least 12 credits in level 2 mathematics at a merit level or above.

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.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91575 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.3 - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91578 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91579 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91587 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 19

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.