NCEA Level 3 Calculus
Level 3
Number of Credits: 21
Entry Recommendations: 18 Mathematics credits including Achievement Standards 91261 Algebra and 91262 Calculus, both with Merit, and an Achieved grade in 91256 Co-ordinate Geometry, 91257 Graphing, and 91259 Trigonometry, or in consultation with the Head of Faculty.
Course Outline: This course develops an understanding of the calculus, algebraic and trigonometric concepts introduced at Level 2.
Skills developed in the course:
- Exploring functions: polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric
- Differentiating functions
- Integrating functions
- Manipulating complex numbers
- Solving equations
- Using trigonometric modelling
- Proving trigonometric identities
Costs: Approximately $100 for a Casio graphics calculator (if not already owned) and $25 for an online tutor software subscription (optional).
Assessment
AS 91575
Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems
4 Credits
Numeracy
Test
Assessment Period - Term 2, Week 2
AS 91577
Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems
5 Credits
Numeracy
Examination
Assessment Period - prelims
AS 915708
Apply differentiation methods in solving problems
6 Credits
Numeracy
Examination
Assessment Period - prelims
AS 91579
Apply integration methods in solving problems
6 Credits
Numeracy
Examination
Assessment Period - Term 3, Week 9
