Marlborough Girls’ College Marlborough Girls’ College

Mathematics with Statistics - Pāngarau

STA301
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.

                               




Learning Areas:

Senior Mathematics




			
					
					Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
										

It is recommended that students have a scientific calculator (ideally a Casio FX82) or a graphics calculator.