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- Subject: Mathematics
- AS: AS90833
- Level: 3
- Credits: 7
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CAS Calculus 3.1 Demonstrate an understanding of calculus concepts when solving differentiation and integration problems
Key tips
- Know which formulae are on the Formulae resource and how to apply them.
- If using a calculator, you must provide the correct derived function to receive credit for solutions to problems.
- Set working out in logical steps with correct mathematical statements. If you give the correct answer only, you may lose the opportunity to provide evidence for other grades or to have minor errors ignored.
- Attempt all questions as questions will have multiple parts and the question as a whole will provide opportunity for all grades of performance – Achievement, Achievement with Merit, and Achievement with Excellence.
- Understand function notation and how functions are composed. This will help you to recognise which rule to use when differentiating, see functions.
- When finding integrals, remember to add ‘c’, the constant of integration.
- You may be required to form your own equations for Achievement with Merit and to use methods from other level 3 calculus achievement standards for Achievement with Excellence.
- For Achievement with Excellence, you may be required to devise your own model.
- Check out I Can Do Sheet Level 3 Calculus from www.nzamt.org.nz for a list of essential skills for each achievement standard.
