NCEA Level 3 Statistics
13MAS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs S. Pooch
The 13MAS course covers standards in Inference, Bivariate Data, Time Series, Probability and Probability Distributions. All topics require a reasonable level of algebraic skills.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A Graphics Calculator is required for this course. Cost $130.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students from 12MAS must have passed the Probability External (AS91267) and the Inference Internal (AS91264).
Students from 12MAT must have passed 12 Credits including the Probability External. Voiding this paper will mean students will not gain entrance to this course.
The Internal standards are written reports. These require a reasonable level of writing ability.
Credit Information
| 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. 91582 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.10 - Use statistical methods to make a formal inference | 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 |
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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.