Whangarei Girls’ High School Whangarei Girls’ High School

Level 3 Mathematics and Statistics*

3MATS
Course Description

Students will develop their understanding of statistical data, completing bivariate and time series investigations and learning to evaluate statistical reports. They will use mathematical applications to answer problems with linear programming and simultaneous equations.

Learning Opportunities

In this course you will need to:

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  • Critical thinking- Be able to illustrate your mathematical thinking visually and to demonstrate mathematical curiosity by asking mathematical questions.
  • Investigates bivariate and multivariate data by completing an investigation using the PPDAC cycles.

  • Use and analyse information.
  • Solve problems using Critical pathways.
  • Solve problems.
  • Solve problems using linear programming and Simultaneous equations.


  • Evaluate statistical reports.



Year Levels/Departments:

Mathematics, Seniors



Resources Required

2 x 1E5 Exercise Books
A Casio Graphics FX9750 calculator is strongly recommended