Mathematics

Mathematics and Statistics is a key component of the New Zealand Curriculum. By studying its principles, students gain the analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for future success. Studying Mathematics helps students recognise patterns and create models, thereby enabling them to make sense of scientific, environmental and economic phenomena. In each course students apply their learning to problems involving number, algebra, geometry, measurement, probability and statistics.

Mathematics is compulsory up to and including successful completion of NCEA Level 1 as 10 numeracy credits are required for the award of a Level 1 qualification.

At NCEA Level 2 and 3 Mathematics is optional. However, demonstrating success in Mathematics is mandatory for many jobs and a pre-requisite for a number of competitive entry University courses.

**Calculators for Mathematics

When choosing a calculator for students in Years 11 to 13, any scientific calculator that has sin, cos and tan buttons will be sufficient.  These can be re-used older models and those bought for intermediate school are still adequate.  For the Algebra/Calculus pathway, a graphics calculator is essential.  There are now a variety of options including Casio FX98609111 and the significantly cheaper Tech.Inc TX800.  Older models are also still useful so to minimise e-waste, sourcing a used model would be ideal.

All queries to Ms Smith, HOD Mathematics.

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