An understanding of Mathematics is important in business, commerce and industry.  Most employers regard Mathematics as an essential skill for employees to have.  In tertiary education, Mathematics is a prerequisite to entry in most of the courses being offered.  The following courses provide for the development of these essential skills in preparing students for their future beyond school.

At Kaiapoi High we offer two mathematics courses at Level 2

• 201 - an Achievement Standards course which has a three hour external exam in November along with up to four internal assessments

• 202 - an Achievement Standards course which has a two hour external exam in November along with up to six internal assessments