| L2MAS | L2 Mathematics with Statistics | 17 credits | Yr: 12 | |
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| 4 credits externally assessed and 13 credits internally assessed. | ||||
| Costs: | ||||
| Approximately $50 for workbooks. A Casio fx9750 GIII (or fx 9860 GIII) graphics calculator and a BYOD laptop is essential. Graphics calculators can be hired from school for a cost of $50 for the year. Students wishing to hire a graphics calculator must fill out the form available at student services. | ||||
| Prerequisites: | ||||
| Students must have achieved Merit or higher in one of the external standards offered at Level 1. Students who meet this criteria are likely to be well-prepared, with a sound understanding of mathematical calculations, a solid foundation in algebra, and the ability to write statistical reports using precise mathematical language. Students who do not meet the stated entry requirements may still be considered following consultation with the Head of Faculty. |
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| Learning Strategies: | ||||
| Students will learn through utilisation of a range of different learning strategies that include: investigations and discovery learning, group work, directed teaching, practice tasks, regular formative and summative assessment. | ||||
| Main Areas of Study: | ||||
| This course leads into Level 3 Mathematics and Level 3 Statistics and covers a range of topics in statistics and mathematical reasoning. At least two of the standards offered involve written statistical reports. The external examination is in Probability, for which students must have a graphics calculator. | ||||