7MAS

Year 12 7MAS – Pre–Statistics (NCEA L2)

Course Option Description

Head of Learning Area (HOLA): Mrs J. Theelen.

Why this course:
Students with a career path involving medicine, social sciences, journalism, finance, marketing, etc. are advised to take Statistics. Students who are competent mathematicians and good at writing, but algebra is not a strength and they do not intend on studying Level 3 Calculus should take this course. Students studying 7MAS will gain a solid understanding of statistics and modelling and will be well placed for success in a Level 3 Statistics course.

Course information: 
This Level 2 Statistics course uses Achievement Standards and leans heavily towards internal assessment. This is a rigorous Level 2 Mathematics course and will prepare students for many careers and university courses. Students sitting this course will not be eligible to do Calculus (8MAC) but may be eligible for Level 3 Statistics (8MAS) and/or Mathematics (8MAT). 

This course will consist of up to six achievement standards (5 internal and 1 external) covering all aspects of the Statistical Inquiry Cycle as well as probability. Candidates can gain up to 18 credits in total, 14 credits through internally assessed Achievement Standards and 4 credits through externally assessed Achievement Standards.

This course leads to:    
Level 3 Statistics (8MAS) and Level 3 General Mathematics (8MAT). Please see the prerequisites of these courses for more detail.

Prerequisites

10 Level 1 Achievement Standard Credits If prerequisites are not met, entry may be granted at the discretion of the HoLA.

Assessment Information

This course is assessed using Achievement and/or Unit Standards. Please note exact standards are subject to change and individual assessment programmes may be provided in consultation with student and teacher.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91263 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.8 - Design a questionnaire
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. 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. 91266 v3
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.11 - Evaluate a statistically based report
2
2
2
2
2
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
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: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 2
Total Numeracy Credits: 18