Level 2 Statistics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Wright.
This course is a combination of Mathematics and Statistics and requires a high level of literacy, you could gain two UE Literacy reading credits. There is a heavy emphasis on interpreting and report writing rather than performing calculations. There are five internal Achievement Standards and one external.
This course leads on to Statistics in Year 13.
This course does not lead on to Calculus in Year 13.
Course Overview
Term 1
Two internal assessments; Probability Simulations and Non-Right Angled Trigonometry.
Term 2
Two internal assessments;Networks and Statistical Inference.
Term 3
Internal Assessement: Coordinate Geometry
External Probability Methods.
Term 4
Revision and External.
Recommended Prior Learning
14 Credits in Level 1 Mathematics or MathematicsPlus.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Costs: Workbooks approximately $75.
Graphics calculator approximately $100.
Pathway
Assessment Information
Internal assessments will be in class over a period of time. You will need a laptop and have access to the internet as you will be using NZGrapher in some standards.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.1 - Apply co-ordinate geometry methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.4 - Apply trigonometric relationships in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.5 - Apply network methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.13 - Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation
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Disclaimer
Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.