Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics
L3MATS Course DescriptionHead of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Alino, Mrs L. Cate.
Recommended Prior LearningStudents are required to have at least 14 Level 2 Mathematics with Statistics credits, including 91264 (Inference) and 91267 (Probability), or HOF approval.
The course involves using and interpreting data and statistical processes to make sense of the world around us. This course provides a sound basis in Statistical theory. The content consists of probability concepts, evaluating a statistical report, and the following investigations: time series, bivariate, and formal inference.
Note - Any student taking two or more courses that require significant time away from school (such as ODED, Dual Enrolment, or Gateway) may find it difficult to cope with the demands of this course. In this case, entry will be subject to an interview with the HOF of Mathematics.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Statistical Inference - Use statistical methods to make a formal inference involving showing evidence of using each component of the statistical enquiry cycle (PPDAC), posing a comparison investigative question using a given multivariate data set, selecting and using appropriate displays and summary statistics, discussing sample distributions, discussing sampling variability, including the variability of estimates, making an appropriate formal statistical inference, and communicating findings in a conclusion.
Time Series - Involves showing evidence of using each component of the statistical enquiry cycle (PPDAC) using time series data
Bivariate - Involves showing evidence of using each component of the statistical enquiry cycle (PPDAC) using bivariate measurement data
Probability Distributions - Involves looking at various distributions; discrete and continuous probability distributions, mean and standard deviation of random variables, distribution of true probabilities versus distribution of model estimates of probabilities versus distribution of experimental estimates of probabilities
Statistically Based Reports - Identifying and commenting on key features in reports relevant to conclusions made in those reports; the statistical enquiry cycle, principles of experimental design, surveys and polls, including potential sources of bias, interpreting statistical inferences, interpreting a wide variety of statistical tables and graphs, analysing a wide variety of statistical situations, critiquing causal-relationship claims, and interpreting margins of error
Assessment Information
3 x Achievement standards internally assessed using Reports
2 x Achievement standards externally assessed
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Contributions and Equipment/StationeryA calculator is essential. It is helpful to have a graphics calculator as well. Calculators and computers are used extensively.
1 x Maths Exercise Book
1 x Walker 3.8 Time Series (ISBN 9780170472975)
1 x Walker 3.9 Bivariate (ISBN: 9780170462297)
1 x Walker 3.10 Statistical Inference (ISBN: 9780170425711)
1 x Walker 3.14 Probability Distributions (ISBN9780170446938)