Mathematics
We offer a high quality mathematics education.
Mathematics is a compulsory subject at Nelson College for Year 9 to Year 11 students and an optional subject in Years 12 and 13. Mathematics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in quantities, space and time. Statistics is the exploration and use of patterns and relationships in data.
By studying mathematics and statistics, students develop the ability to think creatively, critically, strategically and logically. They learn to structure and to organise, to carry out procedures flexibly and accurately, to process and communicate information and to enjoy intellectual challenge.
Mathematics courses are offered to students in Years 9 – 13, based on the NZ Mathematics Curriculum levels. Qualifications entered for are NCEA level 1-3 and NZ Scholarship.
Students are encouraged to enter the Mathematics competitions run annually at regional, national and international level. These competitions stimulate problem solving skills in a competitive environment.
Alex Crisp
Faculty Leader
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Junior Mathematics
Junior Mathematics is run as a two year course.
Year 9 will explore number, algebra, measurement, geometry, and statistics concepts. Students will encounter these concepts within a range of meaningful and rich contexts.Â
At Year 10 the emphasis moves to exploring geometry, statistics, probability, algebra and measurement concepts. Students will encounter these concepts within a range of meaningful and rich contexts.Â
Junior Courses
Year 9 Mathematics
Year 10 Mathematics
Senior Mathematics
All Year 11 students are required to study Mathematics and will be placed in either: Mathematics with Applications or Mathematics with Algebra.
Senior Courses
Levels 1 Mathematics with Numeracy
Levels 1-2 Mathematics with Algebra
Levels 2 Mathematics with Applications
Level 3 Mathematics
Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus
Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics and Modelling