MAS3

Mathematics with Statistics - NCEA Level 3

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Hope.

The course aims to develop skills and understanding of the mathematical processes of Statistical and Probability modelling and apply those skills and understanding to familiar and unfamiliar problems arising from real and simulated situations.

The topics studied include Time Series Bivariate Data Probability Distributions Solving Equations Linear Programming and Probability.

This is an approved subject for University Entrance.

Course Overview

Term 1
Algebra and graph revision.
Simultaneous Equation topic with an exam around week 6
Linear programming with an exam at the end of the term

Term 2
Bivariate Data topic with a written report due around week 8
Start Time Series with a report due week 3 term 3

Term 3
Continue with Time Series.
Probability Concepts

Term 4
Revision for external Probability Concepts

Recommended Prior Learning

Minimum of 10 Achievement Standard Level 2 credits from MAS7 or MAC7.

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91574 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08

A.S. 91580 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.8 - Investigate time series data
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08

A.S. 91581 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08

A.S. 91585 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.13 - Apply probability concepts in solving problems
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08

A.S. 91586 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.14 - Apply probability distributions in solving problems

Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines

4
4
4

This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.

Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08

A.S. 91587 v2
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 22

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.