Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr V. Prasad.
MATHEMATICS WITH STATISTICS – YEAR 13
NCEA LEVEL 3
CODE: 13MWS
This course will be useful to students with an interest in the biological and social sciences, medicine, commerce and administration. This course will involve investigating bivariate measurement data, using statistical methods to make formal inferences, investigating time series and applying probability methods in solving problems. Students doing this course will be able to extend their knowledge in statistics by taking a tertiary course. Some jobs that are related to this field of study are Financial risk analyst, Market researcher, investment analyst, Actuary and Civil Service Fast Streamer. To gain entry into this course students must preferably pass Inference internal and one of either Algebra or Probability external from their Level 2. Students who pass only one of these standards will need to gain approval from the head of department to get into this course.
Note: Students can take both Mathematics with Calculus and Mathematics with Statistics. If a student achieves a total 28 credits in these two subjects, this will qualify them for two university approved subjects. Eg 10 credits in Calculus and 18 credits in Statistics.
Entry Requirements
To gain entry into this course students preferably pass Inference internal and one of either Algebra or Probability external from their Level 2. Students who pass only one of these standards will need to gain approval from the head of department to get into this course.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.10 - Use statistical methods to make a formal inference
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.13 - Apply probability concepts in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
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.
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Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2025. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.