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A Develop their understanding of mathematics and mathematical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment B Develop their abilities to reason logically and recognise incorrect reasoning, to generalise and to construct mathematical proofs C Extend their range of mathematical skills and techniques and use them in more difficult, unstructured problems D Recognise how a situation may be represented mathematically and understand the relationship between ‘real world’ problems and mathematical models E Acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively, recognise when such use may be inappropriate and be aware of limitations F Develop
an awareness of the relevance of mathematics to other fields of study,
to the world of work and to society in general
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| The AS (Advanced Subsidary) Specification | ||||||||||||
The AS level is made up of three modules: Module
1: SS1B (Statistics) 331/3%
AS or 162/3% A level Module
2: SS02 (Statistics) 331/3
AS or 162/3% A level Module
3: SS03 (Statistics) 331/3% AS
or 162/3% A level Advanced Level (AS + A2) Specification The full Advanced level qualification is made up of the6 Modules. Module
4: SSS4 (Statistics) 162/3% of
A level Module
5: SS05 (Statistics) 162/3% of
A level Module
6: SS06 (Statistics) 162/3% of
A level |
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| Why study Statistics? | ||||||||||||
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| What do I need to know or be able to do before choosing this subject? | ||||||||||||
You should enjoy mathematics and be following the Higher or Intermediate Level GCSE course. To have a good chance of success you need at least a grade B at GCSE. You should discuss the possibility of following this course with your Mathematics teacher. |
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