L3 Calculus - Full Year

An introduction to Calculus

Course Overview

Calculus is a course designed for students with good algebra skills. Calculus is about using mathematics to solve problems. It models real-life situations using trigonometry, real and complex numbers, functions and their graphs and uses the power of calculus to solve a wide range of everyday problems involving change. Calculus is the essential prerequisite for students planning on studying engineering at university.

Topics covered include: Algebra; Trigonometry; Differentiation; Integration


The Teacher

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Stephen Anderson

0Students 3 Courses

Course Details

Use trigonometric Modelling method
Use simultaneous equations and linear programming in solving problems
Use differentiation and integration methods to solve problems

Mathematics
Have at least 14 Level 2 NCEA Mathematics credits including AS 91261
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School Year
30 Jan 2025
20 Nov 2025
English

Yes
NCEA Level 3
No
Standard No * Standard title credit value Internal/External Completion
91575 v2 Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems. 4 Internal
91578 v2 Apply differentiation methods in solving problems. 6 External
91579 v2 Apply integration methods in solving problems 6 External optional
91587 v2 Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems 3 Internal Done
91574 v2 Apply linear programming methods in solving problems 3 Internal optional

Text: Nulake Workbooks - https://www.nulake.co.nz/products/nulake-year-13/ Digital ($5 per standard) or Physical ($8.50 per standard) versions). The course starts with 3.3 Trigonometry and will continue to include 3.1 Conic Sections, 3.5 Complex Numbers, then 3.6 Differentiation and 3.7 Integration. Calculator: A graphics calculator eg Casio FX 9750G or similar (approx $100) is required.

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$1976.00

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Offered by

Twizel Area School
Twizel Area School

Level (NCEA)

Yes - L3

Course Dates

30 Jan 2025

till 20 Nov 2025

Duration

School Year

Taught in

English

Overall Rating

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$1976.00

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