13MAL

NCEA Level 3 Mathematics for Life

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: A. Sayed.

This course focuses on Mathematic and Financial Capability skills essential for life after school.


Content/Skills:

  • Income and tax
  • Credit options
  • Debt management
  • Financial goals and planning
  • Buying a house
  • Student loans
  • Kiwisaver


This course is not a University approved subject.

Recommended Prior Learning

Available for all students.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 28098 v4
NZQA Info
Evaluate options to increase personal income
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28099 v3
NZQA Info
Evaluate credit options and select debt management strategies to manage personal finances
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28100 v4
NZQA Info
Develop a plan to show how a budget contributes to achieving a long-term personal financial goal
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28103 v3
NZQA Info
Analyse and select personal financing options for purchasing a property
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 14
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.