SMC foundation diploma – mathematics with algebra 119
Entry Recommendations: Students need to have consistently displayed Advance skills at Level 5 of the New Zealand Mathematics Curriculum or by teacher recommendation.
Course Outline: This course consolidates and extends the work undertaken in Year 9 and Year 10.
Skills developed in the course:
- Gathering and processing information
- Number and Algebra
- Problem solving
- Communication of mathematical ideas
This course will imbed the processes, knowledge and key-competencies of the NZC.
Costs: Approximately $100 for a Casio graphics calculator (if not already owned).
This course leads to: NCEA Level 2 Mathematics 129 or IB Mathematics Standard Level.
Topics covered:
- Algebra
- Graphing
- Geometry
- Probability
- Statistics
Assessment:
- Topic Tests – 40%
- Assignments – 10%
- Homework – 10%
- End-Of-Year Exam – 40%
