Mathematics with Statistics Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Shaikh.
The Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics course teaches students the skills to collect, process, display and analyse data. Probability concepts and distributions are also covered. These skills prepare our students for the quantitative aspects of Science, Social Science, Business, or any field where statistical analysis and making sense of data is important.
The use of technology to explore and analyse data is a focus of this course which reflects the changing world of data analysis. Students will use computer based analytical skills to conduct statistical investigations and draw conclusions from raw data.
A combination of internal and external achievement standards, the topics in this course include Probability Concepts, Probability Distributions, Inference Investigations, Bivariate Data Investigations and Linear Programming.
L3MAS is recommended for students who successfully completed the L2MAS course. This means 14 credits in L2MAS with at least Achieved in AS91267 (Apply probability methods in solving problems). As this course requires writing statistical reports, a good level of English is beneficial.
Students who studied L2MAC may take Level 3 Statistics with permission from the Head of Department,
Scholarship Statistics will be made available to students who performed to a high standard in Level 2 Mathematics and are willing to commit to the study program.
Course Overview
Term 1
Inference (internal assessment) and Linear Programming (internal assessment)
Term 2
Bivariate Data (internal assessment) and Probability concepts (external assessment)
Term 3
Probability Distributions (external assessment)
Term 4
Revision for external exams
Recommended Prior Learning
14 credits in L2MAS with at least Achieved in AS91267 (Apply probability methods in solving problems)
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A Graphics Calculator (Casio fx9750G) is required for this course.
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 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
NZQA Info
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
NZQA Info
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: 19
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.
Pathway Possibilities
Statistician, Data Analyst, Urban/Regional Planner, Meteorologist, Policy Analyst, Secondary School Teacher, Intelligence Officer, Geospatial Specialist, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Paramedic, Anaesthetist, Pathologist, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Aquaculture Farmer, Marine Biologist, Microbiologist, Farmer/Farm Manager, Biochemist, Biosecurity Officer, Physician, Midwife, Podiatrist, Chiropractor, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Crop Farmer/Manager, Oral Health Therapist, Dentist, Dietitian, General Practitioner, Psychiatrist, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental/Public Health Officer, Health Promoter, Veterinarian, Radiation Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Osteopath, Physiotherapist, Quarantine Officer,