STA21S

MATHEMATICS with STATISTICS 21S - Semester

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. McElwain.


The emphasis of this course is to prepare students for Level 3 Statistics and Modelling by focussing on Statistics and Probability.
Statistical thinking and concepts are developed and placed in meaningful contexts.

Future Possibilities
Statistics at this level is a recommended background subject for a range of careers and for further study in many areas. Students may progress to Mathematics with Statistics 31F or Mathematics 31F.

NB: To gain entry to Level 3 Mathematics courses, students would benefit by completing two  semesters of Level 2 Mathematics.

Recommended Prior Learning

Recommended number of credits: 14 Level 1 Achievement Standard credits

Recommended standards already passed: (at least one of)

91035 (1.10) - Investigate a given multivariate dataset using the statistical enquiry cycle

91036 (1.11) - Investigate a bivariate numerical dataset using the statistical enquiry cycle

91037 (1.12) - Demonstrate understanding of chance and data

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students will require a graphics calculator.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 11 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91264 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91265 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.10 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods
3
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91267 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 11
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 11