EXAM BOARD

Edexcel

 

ASSESSMENT FORMAT

100% Examination – (50% Paper 1 & 50% Paper 2)

 

GRADE METHOD

9-1

 

Statistics GCSE is an exciting option subject for The Henry Beaufort School. Through the course, students will have the opportunity to deepen their mathematical understanding of the world through the context of everyday life. They will learn how to plan investigations, evaluate, process and interpret data whilst building skills that will not only support their maths GCSE, but be transferable to other GCSE subjects, such as science and geography.

 

For students currently choosing their options, the Statistics course is an exciting opportunity for those who are already highly adept at thinking mathematically and want to further expand and deepen their mathematical fluency. Your maths teacher will make you aware if this course is suitable for you.  

 

Assessment Overview

 

The course is examined using two examination papers in the summer of ear 11, and there is an option to take either a foundation or higher paper. It will assess the following three skills:

1. Collecting and Representing Data – Students will analyse a variety of statistical techniques to gather data, looking at the advantages and disadvantages of each
2. Interpreting Data in Context – Students will use statistical reasoning to draw conclusions from data, ensuring they have thought about the context of the data 
3. Analyse – Students will evaluate the appropriateness of statistical techniques and accuracy of the conclusions drawn

 

Course Aims

•  To engage students with an exciting, engaging curriculum that uses relatable examples to show the importance of maths in the real world
• To inspire students to develop a statistical understanding of the world and how they can influence positive change through data-supported arguments
• To highlight the potential limitations of data, and be able to recognise where this data is being used to mislead the audience