12MLS

Level 2 Mathematics Life Skills

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Shao.

Do you want to see numbers being used in every day life?  Do you want to understand how to make and use money and don’t like the pressure? Then this is the course for you!

 In 12MLS you will learn and experience a variety of financial and budgeting applications of maths which are useful as everyday life skills, such as:

  • Engage with personal finances such as how budgeting relates to flatting.
  • Develop thinking on how credit cards and interest work.
  • Extended thinking towards investments and how to plan for the long term.
  • Learn to think critically about financial risk and rewards.

 

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 28092 v4
NZQA Info
Explain the effect of significant life events on personal income at different life stages
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28093 v4
NZQA Info
Describe tertiary study funding options and potential financial consequences for future choices and responsibilities
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28094 v4
NZQA Info
Produce a household budget, set a financial goal and review and adjust the budget to achieve the goal
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 28095 v4
NZQA Info
Explain personal financial savings and investment options
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 12
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

* PLEASE NOTE

For senior courses, standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change.