MAS2

NCEA L2 Statistics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Kotze.

This NCEA level two (curriculum level 7) Statistics course covers probability theory, networks, questionnaire and experiment design and delivery and report evaluation. It provides the necessary foundation for those wishing to take Statistics at NCEA level three.



Course Overview

Term 1
Experiment
Questionnaire

Term 2
Evaluate a report
Probability

Term 3
Networks
Simulations

Term 4
Revision - Probability

Recommended Prior Learning

Students need to have NCEA Level one Numeracy and have Achieved AS91944-Explore data using a statistical enquiry process and AS91945-Explore data using a statistical enquiry process’. Places may be limited in which case results will be ranked and places allocated on that basis.

Due to the amount of report writing required a high level of Literacy and reading comprehension will be required.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Pens (blue, black and red)
Ruler
1J5 5mm quad book (about three for the year)
Scientific calculator
A textbook will be issued to the student for the year. It is the student's responsibility and must be returned in good condition at the end of the year.
Additional resources are available for an additional charge, these are not compulsory.
Students are to bring all equipment to every lesson.

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: 16
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 16
Optional Credits Available: 0
Optional Internal Assessed Credits: 0
Optional External Assessed Credits: 0
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


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91263 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.8 - Design a questionnaire


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10

A.S. 91265 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.10 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91266 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.11 - Evaluate a statistically based report


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 2
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 2r
Numeracy Credits: Y
A.S. 91267 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems


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: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 2
Total Numeracy Credits: 16