L3 Calculus - Full Year

An introduction to Calculus

Course Overview

Calculus is a course designed for students with good algebra skills. Calculus is about using mathematics to solve problems. It models real-life situations using trigonometry, real and complex numbers, functions and their graphs and uses the power of calculus to solve a wide range of everyday problems involving change. Calculus is the essential prerequisite for students planning on studying engineering at university.

Topics covered include: Algebra; Trigonometry; Differentiation; Integration


The Teacher

Sue Mattingly

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Hi. My name is Sue Mattingly and I teach at Southland Girls' High School located in Waihopai (Invercargill). I teach maths and technology at the moment. Mathematics is my passion and I love facilitating learning and creating resources to meet student needs. Making learning flexible and catering for individual student needs is really important to ensure positive outcomes for students. I live on 10 acres in town. We have hens, sheep and highland cattle as well as a mini schnauzer called Happy. We host international students that attend SGHS. This year we have a Thai student and a student from Hong Kong.

Course Details

Use trigonometric Modelling method
Use simultaneous equations and linear programming in solving problems
Use differentiation and integration methods to solve problems

Mathematics
Have at least 14 Level 2 NCEA Mathematics credits including AS 91261
Google Meet, Google Spaces
School Year
28 Jan 2026
20 Nov 2026
English

Yes
NCEA Level 3
No
Standard No * Standard title credit value Internal/External Completion
91575 v2 Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems. 4 Internal
91578 v2 Apply differentiation methods in solving problems. 6 External
91579 v2 Apply integration methods in solving problems 6 External optional
91587 v2 Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems 3 Internal Done
91574 v2 Apply linear programming methods in solving problems 3 Internal optional

Text: Nulake Workbooks - https://www.nulake.co.nz/products/nulake-year-13/ Digital ($5 per standard) or Physical ($8.50 per standard) versions). The course starts with 3.3 Trigonometry and will continue to include 3.1 Conic Sections, 3.5 Complex Numbers, then 3.6 Differentiation and 3.7 Integration. Calculator: A graphics calculator eg Casio FX 9750G or similar (approx $100) is required.

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$1976.00

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Offered by

Southland Girls High School
Southland Girls High School

Level (NCEA)

Yes - L3

Course Dates

28 Jan 2026

till 20 Nov 2026

Duration

School Year

Taught in

English

Overall Rating

Learning Exchange

1.00 placement

OR Cost

$1976.00

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