STA2

Statistics Level 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Neufeld.

Statistics Level 2

This course takes the statistics learned in Level One to the next level and also introduces new statistically based topics, which then continue into Level Three statistics and beyond. 

Statistics, applicable to all areas of everything that humans do, is an essential form of Mathematics, which is needed in all fields of employment and academics. Combining Mathematics with social context, writing and making sense of the real world, this course is a stepping stone towards incredible career opportunities in understanding and working with data. 

A tablet or laptop is highly recommended for this course. 

As part of this course, students will be entered into 5 assessments.


There are 4 internal assessments.

A.S. 91265 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.10 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods 

A.S. 91260 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.5 - Apply network methods in solving problems 

A.S. 91264 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference 

A.S. 91268 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.13 - Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation 


There is one external assessment.

A.S. 91267 v3 Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems

Course Overview

Term 1
Statistical Experiment

Term 2
Networks

Inference

Term 3
Simulation

Normal Distribution and Probability external

Term 4
External exam preparation

Recommended Prior Learning


Achieved level in ALL internal standards in MAT1 or INT-MATH

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

A tablet or laptop is highly recommended for this course.

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

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
2
2
2
2
2
2
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
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
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 15

Disclaimer

Courses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.

Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.