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: 17 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 17 credits.
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 28098 v4
NZQA Info
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
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
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
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
U.S. 28104 v3
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Analyse external risk factors and select strategies to manage their impact on personal finances
Level:
3
Internal or External:
Internal
Credits:
3
Level 1 Literacy Credits:
0
University Entrance Literacy Credits:
0
Numeracy Credits:
0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
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.