Mathematics with Statistics - Pāngarau
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Walia.
This course would suit students who are interested in pursuing tertiary study and/or a career in Business, Social Studies, Biological Sciences or Statistics. You will develop analytical and statistical skills, which will support learning in the Humanities, Commerce or Biological Sciences.
You will learn how to:
- Apply linear programming methods in solving problems.
- Investigate bivariate measurement data.
- Use statistical methods to make a formal inference.
- Apply probability concepts in solving problems.
- Apply probability distributions in solving problems.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
It is recommended that students have a scientific calculator (ideally a Casio FX82) or a graphics calculator.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
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NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.10 - Use statistical methods to make a formal inference
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.13 - Apply probability concepts in solving problems
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Mathematics and Statistics 3.14 - Apply probability distributions in solving problems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.