Mathematics with Calculus Level 2
L2MAC Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Knowles, Mrs S. Shaikh.
Recommended Prior LearningFor those students who wish to enroll into Level 2 Mathematics with Calculus, they are required to pass both Algebra Manipulation and Algebra Graphs in Level 1 with a minimum of Merit Grades.
The Level 2 Mathematics with Calculus course (L2MAC) is recommended for students with a sound ability in Algebra who are viewing tertiary study (or potentially a career) in the physical sciences, engineering, economics, or any field where Mathematics is used as a tool for analysis.
L2MAC builds on the Algebra concepts covered in Year 11 Mathematics and focuses on the techniques and applications of both Algebra and Calculus, Mathematical modelling, and the development of Mathematical reasoning.
A combination of internal and external Achievement Standards; topics focus on Algebra Concepts, Calculus, Trigonometry, Graphs and Systems of Equations.
Students wanting to enter into Level 2 Calculus should have a sound understanding of Level 1 Algebra skills and should have received a minimum of Merit grades in the Level 1 Algebra Concepts and Tables, Equations and Graphs assessments.
Students who do not meet this criteria may wish to consider Level 2 Statistics instead.
Course Overview
Term 1
Algebra (external assessment) and Trigonometry (internal assessment)
Term 2
Graphs (internal assessment) ,Systems of Equations (internal assessment) and Co-ordinate Geometry (internal assessment)
Term 3
Calculus (external assessment) and Algebra Revision
Term 4
Revision for external exams
Pathway
Mathematics with Calculus Level 3
Mathematics with Calculus is an Option subject at Level 2. If a student struggles with Mathematics in Level 1 especially in Algebra and Graphs, he is advised not to opt for a Level 2 Mathematics Calculus course.
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