Level 2 Mathematics for Statistics
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge:
Statistics and probability skills, using the statistics inquiry cycle and probability skills to interpret information in a wide variety of practical situations.
Conducting statistical studies and probability simulations.
Interpreting statistical reports and data.
This course is designed to give students a wide range of skills to interpret data and statistical information.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Questionnaires - Design a questionnaire
Statistical Inference -Use statistical methods to make an inference
Term 2
Experiments - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods
Reports - Evaluate a statistically based report
Term 3
Simulations - Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation
Probability - Apply probability methods in solving problems
Term 4
Probability continued
Exam revision
Recommended Prior Learning
14+ credits in level 1 Mathematics with passes in one or more of AS1.10, AS1.11 or AS1.12
HoD approval may be required in some cases.
Stationery
YEAR 12 MATHEMATICS STATIONERY ITEMS
Blue Ballpoint Pen
Red Ballpoint Pen
HB Pencil
Eraser
Plastic Ruler 30cm Clear
Metal Pencil Sharpener
Highlighter Chisel Tip
2x 1E5 Mathematics workbooks
Casio FX82 Scientific Calculator
or
Casio FX9860 G1 Graphics Calculator (preferred)
Flash Drive 16GB
A4 Clearfile
BYOD device
Pathway
Assessment Information
Internal assessments will be carried out throughout the year and external standards will be an examination at the end of the year.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.
This subject is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
External
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