Thames High School Thames High School

Mathematics with Statistics L1

MTS1
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Neufeld.

This course involves the study of a range of topics in Mathematics from Number and Measurement to Probability and Statistics.  Overall, Statistics will be infused into all topics to improve statistical analysis skills for a range of situations.  This course is recommended for students who would like to pursue further study in Social Science, especially History and Economics, as well as more community orientated careers like lawyer or care provider.


Students will be entered for 3 assessments

There are 2 internal assessments

1.  A.S. 91945 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 1.2 - Use mathematical methods to explore problems that relate to life in Aotearoa New Zealand or the Pacific 

2.  A.S. 91944 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 1.1 - Explore data using a statistical enquiry process


There is 1 external Common Assessment Task

A.S. 91946 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 1.3 - Interpret and apply mathematical and statistical information in context

Course Overview

Term 1
Integration of Number and Measurement skills with the for AS1.2
Statistical analysis will also be introduced for some elements.

Term 2
Completion of AS1.2
More in-depth Statistical Analysis study working towards AS1.1 and 1.3
Additional support given for students still requiring Numeracy for the co-requisite digital exam.

Term 3
Completion of Statistical analysis project for 1.1
Preparation for External 1.3 Common Assessment Task
Support for those requiring Co-requisite Digital Exam sitting 2.

Term 4
Completion of preparation for 1.3 Common Assessment Task
Completion of Outstanding Further Assessment Opportunities

Learning Areas:

Mathematics


Assessment Information

Looking to do 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 for 5 credits each.
Designing a Questionnaire AS2.8

Pathway

Statistics Level 2

Career Pathways

Auditor, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Chemist, Marine Biologist, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Minister of Religion, Dairy Farmer, Dog Trainer, Plastics Worker, Wool Classer, Service Station Attendant, Groundsperson, Hairdresser/Barber, Helicopter Pilot, Plastics Technician, Production Manager, Real Estate Agent, Shearer, Data Analyst, Dairy Herd Manager



			
					
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Scientific Calculator

										

								


				





    

        
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.