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.
External
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.8 - Design a questionnaire
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.9 - Use statistical methods to make an inference
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.10 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.11 - Evaluate a statistically based report
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.12 - Apply probability methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 2.13 - Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation