St John's College - Mathematics . . .
The St John’s Mathematics Department is presently in a strong position. Classes are streamed from Year 9 which allows teachers to focus more specifically on the needs of the class in front of them. St John’s top students do very well. Year 13 students have gained several Bursary Scholarships (top 2% in the country) in the past 5 years and external pass rates are among the top schools in the region. Many of these students move on to mathematical based courses at university such as engineering, architecture, surveying, computing and medicine and other health sciences.
Middle stream students move through the college’s mathematical pathway on the B line and end their time with the numeracy skills needed to enter the trades and the armed services. The lower streamed students are well catered for with class sizes being reduced to a very comfortable number. This gives ‘strugglers’ every opportunity to gain their 10 basic numeracy credits and move in to careers. Whatever the need of any young Hawkes Bay student, St John’s College has the mathematics courses and expertise to cater for his needs.
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STAFF
All of the senior teachers at St John’s have a long and proven record of teaching young Hawkes Bay boys.
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Part time teachers include:
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SENIOR PROGRAMME
H.O.D. Mr G. McFarland
Course Entry Requirements
An achievement equivalent to the following or at the discretion of the HOD
Year 11 An adequate standard in Year 10 Mathematics
Year 12 12 MAC 4 passes in Level 1 Mathematics or approval of HOD.
12 MAT 4 passes in Level 1 including a merit pass in Algebra 1.2 or the approval of the HOD.
Year 13 Maths with Calc. Five passes in 12 MAT including a merit in 2.2, 2.6, 2.7, or the approval of the HOD. Maths with Stats. Four passes in 12 MAT including 2.2, 2.6, 2.11, 2.12 the approval of the HOD. 13 MAC Four passes in 12 MAC or the approval of the HOD.
A Graphic Calculator is required for Senior A Mathematic.
Year 11 Mathematics Two courses are available.
LEVEL 1A MATHEMATICS (11MAT)
This course will offer six achievement standards worth a total of 22 credits as shown below. Achievement Standards may be added or subtracted at the HODs discretion.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
1.1 | Apply numeric reasoning in solving problems | 4 | Internal
1.2 | Apply algebraic procedures in solving problems | unassessed
1.3 | Investigate relationships between tables, equations and graphs | 4 | External
1.5 | Apply measurement in solving problems | 3 | Internal
1.6 | Apply geometric reasoning in solving problems | 4 | External
1.12 | Demonstrate understanding of chance and data | 4 | External
1.7 | Apply right angled triangles in solving problems | 3 | Internal
LEVEL 1B MATHEMATICS (11 MXB)
This course will suit any student who has struggled with Mathematics in the junior school. The course involves helping students gain confidence with their Mathematics so that they can pass the 10 basic numeracy standards that all students need to pass to gain NCEA Level 1. Last year the pass rate was 98%, so success is possible for any student with a desire to do well. Additional credits are available for those who do well.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
US 26623 | Use Number to solve problems | 4 | Internal
US26627 | Use Measurement to solve problems | 4 | Internal
US26626 | Use Statistics to solve problems | 3 | Internal
1.9 | Transformational Geometry (Microsoft Publisher) | 3 | Internal
US18743 | Using Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) | 3 | Internal
1.41 | Use Microsoft Office software to plan a school trip | 4 | Internal
Year 12 Mathematics Two courses will be offered.
LEVEL 2A MATHEMATICS (12 MAT)
This course has the general aim of defining a level of mathematical understanding and a body of knowledge appropriate for pupils proceeding to tertiary level study. This course will offer the 6 Level 2 N.C.E.A. achievement standards below and be worth a total of 22 credits. Achievement Standards may be added or subtracted at the HODs discretion.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
2.2 | Apply graphical methods in solving problems | 4 | Internal
2.4 | Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems | 3 | Internal
2.5 | Use networks to solve problems | 2 | Internal
2.6 | Apply algebraic methods in solving problems | 4 | External
2.7 | Apply calculus methods in solving problems | 5 | External
2.12 | Apply probability methods in solving problems | 4 | External
LEVEL 2B MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING (12 MAC)
This course is a combination of Mathematics and Computing skills. The technological developments over the last 20 years have meant that these subjects have become very closely linked. The course is suitable for Mathematics students who will struggle with the heavy algebra content of the 2A Mathematics course. The course includes practical Mathematics topics that past students have found relevant for careers in the trades, the armed forces and in office jobs. It also contains work involving Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher), webpage design using html/css, Photoshop and Robotics.
A student can NOT take both 12 Mathematics and Computing (12 MAC) and 12 Digital Technology (12DT).
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
US2784 | Dealing with Money using Microsoft Excel | 3 | Internal
2.4 | Trigonometry used in the Construction Industry | 3 | Internal
2.5 | Networks used to find Shortest Routes (e.g. GPS navigation systems) | 2 | Internal
2.42 | Evaluate Website techniques | 4 | Internal
2.43 | Design a Website using html5/css3 and Photoshop | 3 | Internal
US2786 | Organising your Business with Microsoft Access | 3 | Internal
2.10 | Conduct Experiments with Statistical Data | 3 | Internal
Preparation for the Army/Navy Mathematics Exam
Design, build and use Robots
Year 13 Mathematics Three courses will be offered.
LEVEL 3 MATHEMATICS WITH CALCULUS
This course suits any student wishing to advance to tertiary study in engineering, architecture, design and other careers. It is for highly motivated students with a proven ability in Mathematics at Level 2.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
3.3 | Apply Trigonometric methods in solving problems | 4 | Internal
3.5 | Apply the Algebra of Complex Numbers in solving problems | 5 | External
3.6 | Apply Differentiation methods in solving problems | 6 | External
3.7 | Apply Integration methods in solving problems | 6 | External
LEVEL 3 MATHEMATICS WITH STATISTICS
This course suits any student wishing to advance to tertiary study in the health sciences, social sciences, business studies and other careers. It is for highly motivated students with a proven ability in Mathematics at Level 2.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
3.2 | Apply Linear Programming methods in solving problems | 3 | Internal
3.9 | Investigate Times Series data | 4 | Internal
3.10 | Investigate Bivariate Data | 4 | Internal
3.13 | Apply Probability concepts in solving problems | 4 | External
3.14 | Apply Probability Distributions in solving problems | 4 | External
3.15 | Apply systems of Simultaneous Equations in solving problems | 3 | Internal
LEVEL 3B MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING (13 MAC)
This course is a combination of Mathematics and Computing Unit Standards. It will suit students who struggle with the algebra content of the other two Year 13 Mathematics courses and Gateway students. The course covers some practical Mathematics topics for those considering careers in the trades, the armed forces and office jobs. It also involves learning Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access – both useful for managing a business. It also involves a course in basic robotics.
AS Number | Achievement Standard Title | Credits | Assessment Method
US 2785 | Dealing and Budgeting with Money using Microsoft Excel | 5 | Internal
3.5 | Critical Paths - Organising Construction Projects | 2 | Internal
US 5953 | Gantt Tables - Organising Construction Projects | 3 | Internal
3.2 | Linear Programming -Organising your Business |2 | Internal
US 2787 | Organising your Business with Microsoft Access |3 | Internal
3.4 | Conduct Experiments with Statistical Data | 4 | Internal
Measurements needed for Construction Projects
Build, design and use Robots
