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GCSE Statistics
Curriculum Leader: Miss H O’Leary
Statistics teacher: Miss Jones
Examination Board: Edexcel
Assessment Requirements
Examination (100%)
Course Outline
The Statistics course builds on some of the data handling elements of GCSE Maths and
encourages students to question statements made in the media. Students are taught
statistical sampling and analytical techniques which will help them with A-level modules
and any aspect of a university research dissertation. Students enjoy the challenge of
calculating Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient and find this a useful tool for
investigating the strength of a correlation between two variables in many applied subject
areas.
Expectations
All students who take this course are expected to aim for the highest grade possible.
Students will be expected to apply and extend their knowledge from the GCSE Maths
course and work independently outside of the lesson to ensure they become confident with
the key skills.