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Statistics - GCSE Key Facts There is considerable overlap between maths and statistics at GCSE level. This will greatly benefit those who want to achieve a ‘B’ or higher at GCSE maths. Pupils will topics covered in maths GCSE but will have the opportunity to extend these and to use them in real life situations. Data will be collected, presented and analysed using techniques such as pie charts, cumulative frequency polygons and histograms. Data will also be analysed by using the mean, mode, median, range, quartiles, percentiles etc. Probability is also part of the syllabus. In addition, pupils will learn new ways to interpret data looking at topics such as seasonal trends and population. The course then moves on to look at other uses of statistics such as financial statistics (e.g. cost indices, RPI) and population statistics (birth and death rates) Knowledge of statistical analysis is also becoming increasingly important in the work place. Having a GCSE in this subject will greatly benefit those pupils considering a variety of career options such as computing, business, education and media. Note that pupils who are currently in Set 1a who particularly want to Statistics should speak to Mr. Whitton about the option course. How the course is assessed: 1 written exam (2 - 75% Controlled Assessment - 25% Exam AQA Post 16 progression routes: AS or A2 Mathematics AS or A2 Further Mathematics Other information: Statistics is used across the curriculum in subjects such as geography, science, environmental science, psychology and philosophy. Pupils taking Statistics GCSE will gain an advantage of a ‘second’ maths qualification at GCSE and it will aid the transition between GCSE and ‘A’ level. Pupils going on to study subjects including science, geography, social sciences and psychology at sixth form college will find knowledge of statistics extremely useful. Student voice: “Statistics allows you to use in the real world.”
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