Alternative Mathematics (11AMAN)
Qualification
NCEA Level 1
Course Outline
If you find Mathematics challenging in Year 10, this is the course for you. It will increase your confidence and skills, you will gain recognised NCEA credits and you will be able to meet numeracy requirements for NCEA. All standards contribute to numeracy for NCEA Level 1.
11AMA progresses to 12AMA and 13AMA.
13AMA enables students to proceed to tertiary statistics study because it offers only recognised standards from the Statistics and Modelling course and meets tertiary statistics prerequisite.
Assessment
| NCEA Level |
Internal Achievement Standards |
External Achievement Standards |
Total Credits
for Level |
| Level 1 |
4 |
2 |
21 |
Recommended prior achievement level
N/A
Cost
Homework book $15
Electronic Textbook $18.00
Mathletics Subscription $20
Literacy and numeracy
Some of these standards contribute to literacy requirements.
All of these standards contribute to numeracy requirements.Mathematics (11MATN)
Qualification
NCEA – Level 1
Course Outline
Students’ mathematical knowledge and skills are extended through problem solving and applications in all curriculum strands. The course builds on previous years and provides a sound basis for further academic study.
While fluent skills are vital, there is significant emphasis on communicating mathematical ideas and applying mathematical models to real situations.
Assessment
| NCEA Level |
Internal Achievement Standards |
External Achievement Standards |
Total Credits
for Level |
| Level 1 |
3 |
3 |
23 |
Recommended Prior Achievement Level
N/A
Cost
Homework book $15.00
Electronic Textbook $18.00
Mathematical Subscription $20.00
Literacy and numeracy
Some of these standards contribute to literacy requirements.
All of these standards contribute to numeracy requirements.