L3MAC

Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus 2025

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Lara Bramsen.

This course caters for students who will need a strong mathematical background in preparation for tertiary study in areas such as mathematics, physics, engineering or economics.  It also caters for students who have enjoyed studying the algebra and calculus topics in Level 2 and would like to continue studying these.  Students entering this course will have sound algebraic skills and a keen interest in Mathematics.  Approximately half the course comprises differential and integral calculus. The remaining topics include algebra, simultaneous equations, linear programming and trigonometry.

It is strongly recommended you have a Graphics Calculator fx-9750GII or fx-9860GIII


View Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus video here

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Mathematics, or at the discretion of the Head of Department for Mathematics.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

It is strongly recommended you have a Graphics Calculator fx-9750GII or fx-9860GIII

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.

Total Credits Available: 23
Internal Assessed Credits: 6
External Assessed Credits: 17
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91574 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91577 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.5 - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91578 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.6 - Apply differentiation methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91579 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.7 - Apply integration methods in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91587 v2
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 23

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 23

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.

Disclaimer

  • Availability of all courses is subject to student numbers and staffing
  • Some courses will not be available if numbers are too small 
  • Some classes may be combined by Year level (e.g. Year 11 and 12 in one class) if numbers do not make separate classes viable 
  • It may not be possible to accommodate all choices and combinations of subjects 
  • Parents/Caregivers and students need to satisfy themselves that a chosen course meets the student’s goals for the following year and beyond