12MAL

Level 2 Mathematics for Life

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss E. Jeffery.

This course will focus on mathematical skills needed in the community and in the workplace, with an emphasis on improving vocational mathematical knowledge.

Students who take this course will be able to choose from a range of topics which are relevant to their intended career pathway. These may include personal banking, budgeting, taxation and insurance as well as networks and simulations.

The style of learning within this course is composed of a mixture of group work, individual work and teacher-led learning. 

Course Overview

Term 1
In Term One students will be completing the first of two achievement standards, Network Methods. The students will make a start on the content related to the first unit standard, Banking Products.

Term 2
In Term Two the students will complete the assessment for the Banking Products unit standard. At the conclusion of that unit students will move onto Taxation.

Term 3
In Term Three the students will complete the final achievement standard offered in this course, Simulations. The students will then move onto the Insurance unit.

Term 4
To conclude the end of the course, the students complete the Flatting unit standard.

Recommended Prior Learning

It is highly recommended that student's have Level One Literacy and Numeracy. 

Equipment/Stationery

It is highly recommended that students have a Casio scientific calculator and a copy of the walker maths workbook Networks
1 x 1E8 Exercise Book

Pathway

Polytechnic Engineering, Automotive Studies, Hairdressing, Child Care; Building and Carpentry, Tourism, Catering, Administration.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 19 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 12354 v6
NZQA Info
Describe legal rights and responsibilities under tenancy law and means to prevent and resolve related problems
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 24695 v4
NZQA Info
Explain taxation and other deductions relating to personal income
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28094 v4
NZQA Info
Produce a household budget, set a financial goal and review and adjust the budget to achieve the goal
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28096 v4
NZQA Info
Explain insurance products as financial risk management strategies for personal finances
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28097 v3
NZQA Info
Explain and select banking products and services in relation to personal finances
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91260 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.5 - Apply network methods in solving problems
2
2
2
2
2
2
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91268 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.13 - Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 4

Disclaimer

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