The Mathematics Department provides courses at all year levels of the school. Junior classes at Years 9 and 10 prepare students for the NCEA level one standards attempted at Year 11. Less able students are streamed for extra assistance.

At Year 11 there are 3 courses offered. Most students attempt 24 credits at level 1 of NCEA, in the 11MAT course. Students who have struggled with Algebra attempt 22 credits at level 1 of NCEA in the 11ALM (alternative Maths) course. These are unit standards in 2010, but this will change in 2011.  Less able students attempt up to 22 credits, mostly unit standards and including the numeracy standards in the 11MAP (Maths Applied) course.

At Year 12 there are 2 courses offered.  12MAT is a continuation of 11MAT and contains 22 credits made up of Achievement Standards.  12ALM is made up of Unit Standards from Level one and Level two.

At Year 13 there are 4 courses offered. The Maths with Calculus and the Statistics and Modelling courses are both at NCEA level 3 and enable students to continue their studies at tertiary level. There are opportunities for high achieving students to attempt the level 4 (Scholarship) exams in both of these subjects, with extra tutoring. There is a further calculus course offered, with a revision segment taken before the level three content, and one standard not taught.

The Maths Applied 13MAP course offers an opportunity for students to continue to study applications of Mathematics and gain credits at NCEA level 2 and 3.

Junior Mathematics

Senior Mathematics

Maths subject flowchart.

Senior Subject Choice Handbook

Teaching Staff