10MATH

Year 10 Mathematics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Louie.

This is the course that further develops the skills studied at Year 9. Learners are taught by specialist Mathematics teachers and learners are introduced to new concepts and more challenging word problems. Much of the focus in this year’s work is from Level 5 and 6 of the NZ Mathematics Curriculum.  In Term 4 Learners will begin their NCEA Level 1 program and will be assessed in AS91944 : Explore Data using a Statistical enquiry process. ( 5 Credits )

Course work for 2023 will include:


● Number skills including fractions, decimals, percentages in real life settings plus GST, interest, salaries and commission

● Measurement skills including an end of topic assignment

● Algebra skills introducing quadratic equations and an introduction to parabolas

● Linear relationships including drawing graphs and interpreting real life graphs

● Pythagoras and Trigonometry skills including application/word problems

● NCEA Level 1 Statistics 

Recommended Prior Learning

None

Course Contribution and Equipment (this value is only indicative)

$40 for an Education Perfect subscription,
Algebra workbook and associated costs.
Learners MUST have a scientific calculator (Casio FX82AU plus II or equivalent) or a graphics calculator (Casio FX9750GII or equivalent)

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 32406 v3
NZQA Info
Apply mathematics and statistics in a range of everyday situations
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 10
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91944 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 - Explore data using a statistical enquiry process
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 15

Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to have the course that they prefer,  limited places or learning requirements may restrict learners' choices.