MCS2
Statistics Extension NCEA 2 & Cambridge
Course Details
Level 2 - Selected Students 17 CreditsPurpose:
This course will provide students with an extension course in advance of NCEA Level 2. Students will sit internal and external Level 2 achievement standards. This course covers the same material as MPS2, and in addition some pure Mathematics and further Statistics concepts. The teaching is pitched at Merit/Excellence level. In addition, students will study topics required for the Cambridge International AS Level Mathematics course and might sit the CIE exam at the end of the year. Students taking this course are also advised to take MCA2. This course is prerequisite for taking MCA3 in Year 13.Entry Requirements:
20 credits from MAE1 and HOF/TIC approval (Note: 1. Completion of this course will provide entry to any Level 3 Mathematics courses MCA3, MTA3, MPS3, MGC3. 2. Students completing this course will receive NCEA credits and those who also complete MCA2 will gain a result in the Cambridge AS exam). Students taking this course are encouraged to also take MCA2Course Contribution:
Cambridge Examination Fee. Students need a Graphics calculator for this course.Leads To:
MCA3, MPS3, MTA3, MGC3Available Standards
Some or all of the following will be offered:
| Standard | Description | Level | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91258 | Apply sequences and series in solving problems | 2 | 2 | Internal |
| 91264 | Use statistical methods to make an inference | 2 | 4 | Internal |
| 91265 | Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods | 2 | 3 | Internal |
| 91266 | Evaluate a statistically based report | 2 | 2 | Internal |
| 91267 | Apply probability methods in solving problems | 2 | 4 | External |
| 91268 | Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation | 2 | 2 | Internal |