Mathematics with Statistics - NCEA Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr R. Hope.
The course aims to develop skills and understanding of the mathematical processes of Statistical and Probability modelling and apply those skills and understanding to familiar and unfamiliar problems arising from real and simulated situations.
The topics studied include Time Series Bivariate Data Probability Distributions Solving Equations Linear Programming and Probability.
This is an approved subject for University Entrance.
Course Overview
Term 1
Algebra and graph revision.
Simultaneous Equation topic with an exam around week 6
Linear programming with an exam at the end of the term
Term 2
Bivariate Data topic with a written report due around week 8
Start Time Series with a report due week 3 term 3
Term 3
Continue with Time Series.
Probability Concepts
Term 4
Revision for external Probability Concepts
Recommended Prior Learning
Minimum of 10 Achievement Standard Level 2 credits from MAS7 or MAC7.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.8 - Investigate time series data
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Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.13 - Apply probability concepts in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems
Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08
Optional Assessments
This course offers the following optional standards, which will be agreed upon in consultation with your teacher.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.14 - Apply probability distributions in solving problems
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-08, Week: 2023-03-08