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.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.5 - Apply network methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.10 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 8
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.11 - Evaluate a statistically based report
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 2
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 8
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.13 - Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 6