Level 3 Mathematics and Statistics
13SMX Course Description Entry Requirements12MAX: 14 credits from 12MAX and teacher recommendation
12MAT: Student has passed all topics covered including the level 3 topics. Teacher recommendation based on work ethic and the ability to cope with the pace of the year 13 course.
Students not meeting these requirements may be admitted at the discretion of the HOD.
Year 13 Mathematics and Statistics
This is a course in Mathematics that is best suited to students interested in the quantitative aspects of the biological and social sciences, medicine, business administration, and any field where the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data is important.
Learning Areas:
Career Pathways
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Contributions and EquipmentWorkbooks recommended
Walker Maths
3.8 Time Series Data
3.9 Bivariate Data
3.10 Statistical Inference
3.13 Probability Methods
3.14 Probability Distributions