Liston College Liston College

Liston Level 1 Numeracy

L1NUM
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Shaikh.

Recommended Prior Learning

Students for this course will be identified by the Head of Department with consultation from Year 10 teachers and parents / caregivers.


Liston Level 1 Numeracy is a course designed for students who have not yet attained the numeracy requirements for passing NCEA co-requisite. This course will ensure students have the numeracy skills required to function at home, or in the workplace, and will work towards preparing them for the NCEA Numeracy assessment.

Topics in this course include:

  • Number
  • Measurement
  • Statistics
  • Financial Numeracy

Assessment opportunities for attaining NCEA Numeracy are at the end of Term 2 and in the middle of Term 4.

Students who take this course cannot continue into Level 2 Mathematics courses. However, they can take the next step into Liston Level 1 Mathematics in their 12th year. 

Students for this course will be identified by the Head of Department with consultation from Year 10 teachers and parents / caregivers.







Course Overview

Term 1
Number Essentials

Term 2
Statistics and Probability

Term 3
Measurement

Term 4
Financial Numeracy

Learning Areas:

Mathematics, Year 11 Math Requirement


Career Pathways

Refrigeration/Air-conditioning Technician, Navy Sailor, Navy Officer, Science Technician, Dental Technician, Miner/Quarry Worker, Telecommunications Engineer, Mining Engineer, Air Force Aviator, Air Force Officer, Electrician, Energy and Chemical Plant Operator, Engineering Machinist, Army Officer, Army Soldier, Marine Engineer, Collision Repair Technician, Automotive Electrician, Automotive Technician


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A scientific calculator is essential.