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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.
This course is designed to prepare ākonga for study of mathematics, pure and applied sciences or engineering at a tertiary level. The focus is on calculus, with ākonga encountering algebra and trigonometry topics, as well as the manipulation of real and complex numbers and geometry and conic sections. Ākonga can select from the achievement standards.
A minimum of 12–14 NCEA Level 2 Mathematics and Statistics credits or equivalent.
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