NCEA Level 3 Statistics
13MAS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs C. Newson
You will learn a range of topics suited to students who intend to go on to tertiary study and complete courses that rely on statistical knowledge. This course supports learning in other areas, such as Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, and Geography. It provides good background knowledge to support these areas at university.
This is an approved NCEA course for UE and students will need to pass an externally assessed standard in order to meet the required number of credits.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Course Contribution:
Stationery Requirements: Ruler, Graphics calculator, ringbinder, refill or 2 x 1E5 or 1J5
Recommended Prior Learning
15 credits from Level 2 Mathematics. If you have not met this requirement you will need the support of your Level 2 Mathematics teacher before selecting this course.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91580 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.8 - Investigate time series data | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
Y |
| A.S. 91581 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
Y |
| A.S. 91583 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.11 - Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using experimental design principles | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
* |
Y |
| A.S. 91585 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.13 - Apply probability concepts in solving problems | 3 |
E |
4 |
* |
Y |
|
| A.S. 91586 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.14 - Apply probability distributions in solving problems | 3 |
E |
4 |
* |
Y |
|
Total Credits |
||||||
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.