Mathematics with Mechanics - Castle Sixth Form

Double Mathematics
Exam Board: AQA Statistics

Why Study Statistics?

Statistics is particularly useful for anyone wanting to study Statistics, Geography, Biology, Psychology, Sociology or Business Studies to a higher level.

What do I need to know or be able to do before choosing this subject?

You should enjoy Mathematics and be following the Higher 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.

The aims of this course are to encourage candidates to:

Develop their understanding of statistics and statistical processes in a way that promotes confidence and fosters enjoyment.
Develop their abilities to construct a logical statistical argument and recognise incorrect statistical reasoning.
Extend their range of statistical knowledge, skills and techniques, and use them in both structured and unstructured problems.
Recognise how a situation may be represented statistically and understand the relationship between ‘real world’ problems and statistical models, and how the latter can be refined and improved.
Read and comprehend statistical arguments and articles concerning applications of statistics.
Acquire the skills needed to use technology such as calculators and computers effectively, and be aware of their limitations.
Develop an awareness of the relevance of statistics to other fields of study, to the world of work and to society in general.

What does the course consist of and how will it be assessed?

The AS (Advanced Subsidiary) Specification

This is the first half of the full A Level course. The final grade will count towards entry to Further/Higher Education.

The AS Level is made up of three modules:

Module 1: SS1B (Statistics)
33⅓% of AS or 16⅔% A Level
Assessment: One 1½hr exam.
A graphical calculator may be used.

Module 2: SS02 (Statistics)
33⅓% of AS or 16⅔% A Level
Assessment: One 1½hr exam.
A graphical calculator may be used.

Module 3: SS03 (Statistics)
33⅓% of AS or 16⅔% A Level
Assessment: One 1½hr exam.
A graphical calculator may be used.

The Advanced Level (AS & A2) Specification

The full Advanced Level qualification is made up of the 6 Modules.

Module 4: SS04 (Statistics)
16⅔% of A Level
Assessment: One 1½hr exam.
A graphical calculator may be used.

Module 5: SS05 (Statistics)
16⅔% of A Level
Assessment: One 1½hr exam.
A graphical calculator may be used.

Module 6: SS06 (Statistics)
16⅔% of A Level
Assessment: One 1½hr exam.
A graphical calculator may be used.