11MATE
This course requires 2 options.

Year 11 Mathematics - Elements of Mathematics

Course Description

This course allows students to develop their understanding across a broad range of mathematics and statistics. Students will solve problems relevant to life in Aotearoa and the Pacific and in mathematical contexts. Students will complete a statistical investigation using the PPDAC cycle. Students will develop their ability  to use algebra as a tool to generalise and reason.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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  • Develop their ability to make meaning of mathematical and statistical symbols, equations, expressions, and graphs.
  • Develop your understanding of algebraic notation and expressions.
  • Explain working and reasoning when solving mathematical or statistical problems .
  • Manipulate algebraic expressions using shared norms.
  • Interpret and communicate mathematical and statistical ideas to for varied purposes including solving problems. 
  • Solve problems using a set of linear equations, tables and graphs in a real world context.

  • Solve problems involving quadratic equations and their graphical representations.

  • Solve problems with right angled triangles using Pythagoras’ Theorem and Trigonometry.

  • Complete a Statistical Investigation using the PPDAC cycle for a multivariate data set. 

  • Develop their understanding of chance and how we can model situations involving probability.

  • Uses metric units to find perimeter, area and volume to solve measurement problems in context.

  • Describe and create geometrical representations.

  • Use number skills to solve problems.


Resources Required

2 x 1E5 exercise books, Scientific/Graphics calculator

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91944 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 - Explore data using a statistical enquiry process
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91945 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 - Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91947 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.4 - Demonstrate mathematical reasoning
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 15