Year 12 Statistics

This course lays the foundation for further study in mathematics. It can also help students gain mathematical skills required for employment, for entry into Level 3 programmes, or for courses beyond college. It is highly recommended for students to take this course if they wish to take Level 3 Statistics.

You will develop a mathematical approach to solving a variety of problems. This will include learning a wide variety of statistical analysis, skills and techniques to solve a range of real world problems.

A significant part of the course is developing skills of different statistical techniques by applying maths in different areas as well as developing logical thinking. 

Your work will have the opportunity to be assessed through internal achievement standards and an external achievement standard. 

• Standard AS91258 - Sequences and Series (internal)

• Standard AS91260 - Networks (internal)

• Standard AS91264 - Inference (internal)

• Standard AS91265 - Experiments (internal)

• Standard AS91267 - Probability Methods (external)

• Standard AS91268 - Simulations (internal)

Highly Recommended Resources:

• graphics calculator (can be purchased from school $115; price to be confirmed at time of purchase)

• topic specific workbooks (can be purchased from school; total cost can be up to $32)