Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Shao.
Do you want to find the best ways to collect information? Do you want to interpret data? Do you like data science and graphs? Then this is the course for you!
In 13MTS you will experience and learn about a variety of statistical concepts and learn to:
- explore the skills used in project management and scheduling.
- use the statistical inquiry cycle to explore different types of data including time series, multivariate and bivariate data.
- explore the relationships between types of data and find correlations.
- develop an understanding of how to use samples and resamples to make conclusions about the population.
- engage with data and explore trends over time.
- understand different concepts of probability and how to apply them to situations.
- explore distributions and how they relate to the world we live in.
Recommended Prior Learning
This course requires students to have demonstrated strong probability skills in Year 12.
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 3.4 - Use critical path analysis in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.8 - Investigate time series data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.10 - Use statistical methods to make a formal inference
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.13 - Apply probability concepts in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.14 - Apply probability distributions in solving problems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Disclaimer
* PLEASE NOTE
For senior courses, standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change.