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What is Mathematics and Statistics?

Mathematics is more than just numbers. It is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in quantities, space and time. Statistics focuses on patterns and relationships in data. Ākonga are equipped with powerful communication and problem solving tools for investigating, interpreting and making sense of the world. Using symbols, graphs and diagrams to investigate patterns and relationships, ākonga model real-life and hypothetical situations in a range of contexts: social, cultural, scientific, technological, health, environmental and economic. Mathematics and Statistics develops the ability to think creatively, critically, strategically and logically. Ākonga also learn to structure, organise, process and communicate information.

What this course involves

Enrolment in this course is restricted to ākonga enrolled with Alternative Education Centres, Activity Centres, Health Schools, Ara Poutama (Department of Corrections), Teen Parent Units, Adults or Realm Country School. Ākonga in this course will work towards gaining numeracy through number, measurement and statistics unit standards. Ākonga who attain Numeracy, and consequently NCEA Level 1,through the 266 series while enrolled exclusively with an eligible provider must still meet the new corequisite Numeracy requirements when pursuing the next level of NCEA at a secondary school.

Delivery Modes

• * This course is accessed through our online learning environment, My Te Kura.

Recommended prior learning

No prior learning needed.

National qualifications available in this course