Year 10mtn

Mathematics 2016

NCEA Level 1

Course Description:
This course extends and develops students mathematical experiences of the three strands of the New
Zealand Curriculum.
Topics include trigonometry, geometry, algebra, probability and statistics. Use of technology is expected
where appropriate and the use of graphic calculators is encouraged
This course has a total of 19 Achievement Standard credits: 3 Internal credits and 16 External
credits.
A.S

Achievement Standard Topic and Content

Term One
1.2

Credit
value

Time
Periods

4 Ext

20

Assessm
ent
Week

Workboo
k
Chapter

(First period Number review test)

Algebraic Methods (91027)

- Introduction, Substitution and simplifying
expressions
- Algebraic fractions, Power laws, Linear and
exponential equations and re-arranging formulae
Assessment 1

NULAKE
EAS Pages
1 to 34

10
before
camp

part-topic Algebra practice before camp

CAMP WEEK February 22-26

- Expanding, factorising quadratics and solving and
equations
- Simultaneous Equations (Dont cover if short for
time)
Assessment 2
1.5

10 after
camp

1.2 Algebra external practice

Solve Measurement Problems (91030)

EAS Pages
35 to 62

6
3 Int

14

- Metric system, rounding and limits of accuracy

- Perimeter, Area, Volume and Surface area of 3Dshapes, nets
- Capacity, Mass, Time and practical applications
Assessment 3

IAS Pages
1 to 30
31 to 57

1.5 Measurement Internal

10

Term Two
1.3

Tables Equations and Graphs (91028)

4 Ext

- Tables and Patterns (linear, quadratic and

exponential)
- Straight Line graphs, step functions and Rate of
change
- Simultaneous Equations
Assessment 4 Mid-Year Examinations May 23-27
pat-topic Graphs

19

1.2 Algebra, 1.3

- Parabolas and Exponentials

Assessment 5
1.6

- Angles, Polygons, parallel lines and Circular

Geometry
- Similar Shapes, proportionality and Pythagoras
Theorem
Term Three

2 Hours

8 after

1.3 Tables Equations and Graphs external practice

Apply Geometric Reasoning (91031)

EAS Pages
Pg 68 to
148
Pg b42-48

12
before
prelims

4 Ext

6
18
12
before
break

EAS Pages
149 to
179

- Right angle Trigonometry

Assessment 6
1.1
2

6 after

1.6 Geometric Reasoning external practice

Chance and Data (91037)

4 Ext

- Probability, conditional and combining

probabilities
- Relative frequency, Statistical Literacy, averages
and spread

18

NULAKE
EAS Pages
208 to
229

10
before
prelims

MCAT Algebra AND Preliminary examination

revision
Assessment 7 Prelim Exams September 5 15,
MCAT 1.2 (??th Sept)

180 to
207

8
1.3, 1.6 (2 Hours)

- Displaying data in statistical graphs

7-8
4

Term Four
- Interpreting Information and Time Series
Assessment 8

1.12 Chance and Data external practice

EXAMINATION Revision

4
2

Prerequisites for Level 2 Statistics

15 credits in Level 1 Mathematics. Students must have achieved Chance and Data AS 1.12.

Prerequisites for Level 2 Mathematics

19 credits at Level 1 Mathematics with Merit grades in Algebra AS 1.2 and Tables, Equations and
Graphs AS 1.3.

Prerequisites for IB Higher Level Mathematics

Year 1 IB Mathematics (SL) in Year 11. Consideration will also be given to high-achieving students who
have achieved at
least Merit grades in all Level 1 Mathematics achievement standards and Excellence grades in AS 1.2
and 1.3.

Prerequisites for IB Standard Level Mathematics

19 credits in Level 1 Mathematics Achievement Standards, with Merit grades in at least two of the
externally assessed
Achievement Standards. Students must have gained Merit grades or better in AS 1.2 and AS 1.3.

Prerequisites for IB Studies Level Mathematics

15 credits in Level 1 Mathematics Achievement Standards. Students entering this course will not
normally have met the
requirements for the Mathematics (Standard Level) course.