1MSTA

NCEA Level 1 Mathematics with Statistics

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mr M. Perrigo, Ms A. Price-Williams.

This course gives students an overview of core mathematical concepts required in their day to day lives, whilst there is a larger focus on Statistics, this course will also teach students essential skills in Number, Algebra, Geometry and Measurement.

Statistics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in data. Statistics requires different ways of thinking and skills for solving problems. Students will need to investigate, interpret, explain, and make sense of the world in which they live.

Students will learn to make sense of information by interpreting the data using analytical tools. The analysis template (PPDAC) provides a framework for making decisions and providing advice. These skills are particularly sort after in today's information driven world. The ability to solve problems and provide solutions is a key skill which can be applied in most organisations.

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
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 5
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