Course Length: Full Year

Teacher in Charge: Lucy Edmonds (EDM)

In this course, students will learn about probability laws and distributions, investigating methods of regression analysis and the development of mathematical models to describe relationships between random variables.

COURSE COSTS

To be advised at the beginning of the 2026 school year, however, students are encouraged to purchase their own Casio FX9860 graphics calculator.

ACADEMIC COURSE OUTLINE

The following standards will be offered throughout this course:

Achievement Standard 91574 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.2 - Apply linear programming methods in solving problems

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91581 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.9 - Investigate bivariate measurement data

Internal Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91587 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.15 - Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems

Internal Assessment, worth 3 credits

Achievement Standard 91585 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.13 - Apply probability concepts in solving problems

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Achievement Standard 91586 v2 Mathematics and Statistics 3.14 - Apply probability distributions in solving problems

External Assessment, worth 4 credits

Total credits available for this course: 18 NCEA Level 3 credits

This course is endorsable