Level 3 Calculus
13CAL Course Description Entry RequirementsTeacher recommendation and 14 credits in 12MAX including AS 2.6 and AS 2.7. Students not meeting this requirement may be admitted at the discretion of the HOD.
Year 13 Calculus
This is a full course of Mathematics which builds on the skills developed in 12MAX, with greater emphasis being placed on the techniques and applications of calculus, mathematical modelling and the development of mathematical reasoning. This course is recommended for students who wish to further their studies in Mathematics, Accounting, Engineering, Physical Sciences, and any field where analysis is an important tool. There will also be optional internal topics available to students.
Course Overview
Term 1
Trigonometry and starting Complex Numbers
Term 2
Complex Numbers and Differentiation
An optional topic taught outside of class will be offered.
Systems of Equations
Term 3
Differentiation and Integration
An optional topic taught outside of class will be offered.
Linear Programming
Term 4
Complete Integration
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Contributions and EquipmentWorkbooks
Nulake IAS Booklets
3.3 Trigonometry
3.5 Complex Numbers
3.6 Differentiation
3.7 Integration
Optional topics covered
3.2 Linear Programming
3.15 Simultaneous Equations