L2STAT

L2 Statistics

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr N. McDermid.

This course is intended for those students who intend taking either L3 Mathematics and Statistics or Statistics and Probability but NOT L3 Calculus in Year 13. The course focuses on Research, Data Analysis and Interpretation. 

It will be useful for students interested in the Social Sciences, Management, Marketing, Law or Psychology.

Students can gain up to 17 credits. Students will be assessed to L2 Mathematics and Statistics Achievement Standards. Assessment is a combination of both internally and externally assessed standards.

Required Prior Learning


Students MUST have achieved at least 16 credits in NCEA L1 Mathematics and Statistics Standards with a GPA of 60% or more. This equates to a minimum of 6 credits at Merit level. Students also need the approval of the HOD.


Subject Costs

The optional Learning Workbooks are highly recommended. Each one relates to a standard that the students are sitting. The TOTAL cost of these booklets is $35. You will be given the opportunity to purchase a set of these ESA Learning Workbooks at the start of the year. D&D Resources Revision books for External Assessments. These are optional, there is one book for this course, cost is $6

Pathway

Subject Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 17
Internal Assessed Credits: 13
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91260 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.5 - Apply network methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10

A.S. 91264 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4

A.S. 91265 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.10 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 8

A.S. 91266 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.11 - Evaluate a statistically based report


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 2r
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 2

A.S. 91267 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 8

A.S. 91268 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.13 - Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 6

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 17
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 2
Total Numeracy Credits: 17