Calculus - NCEA Level 3

Entry Requirements: 14 credits at NCEA Level 2 Mathematics and Statistics, or at Head of Learning's discretion.


Course Outline:

This subject centres on the further development of Calculus and its applications. Topics include:

  • Trigonometry applications
  • Differentiation
  • Integration and differential equations
  • Complex number equations


Assessment:

  • Internal credits - up to 4
  • External credits - up to 17
  • Total credits - up to 21


Approved subject for University Entrance: This subject is considered an Approved Subject for University Entrance


Comments: Success in Calculus AS91262 is advised. Scholarship is offered to students who take this course.


Costs: A graphical calculator is required.  NZQA has stated that students who do not have one to use may be significantly disadvantaged in some papers.


 

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