Overview

GCSE Statistics at Riversides. 

At Riversides School pupils in Year 11 are only offered the opportunity to study GCSE Statistics in Year 11 if they have passed GCSE Mathematics in Year 10. The AQA GCSE Statistics course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the principles and techniques of statistical analysis. Covering key concepts such as data representation, probability, and hypothesis testing, students will develop a solid foundation in statistical reasoning and application. Practical skills are honed through hands-on activities, enabling students to collect, analyse, and interpret data effectively. Emphasis is placed on real-world applications, fostering a deeper understanding of how statistics impacts various fields. By the end of the course, students will have acquired essential statistical knowledge and skills, preparing them for further studies or practical applications in diverse fields.

GCSE Statistics extends the statistical concepts from GCSE Maths, including Averages (mean, median, and mode), Statistical Diagrams (Bar Charts, Pie Charts, Histograms, etc.), and Probability (Theoretical Probability, Tree Diagrams, Venn Diagrams, etc.). This deepens understanding by exploring practical applications in real-life situations and introducing variations not covered in GCSE Maths, such as the Geometric Mean. Additionally, it delves into advanced techniques like calculating Spearman’s Rank Correlation Coefficient for precise correlation values beyond simple identification on a scatter graph.

Assessment

The course is entirely assessed by exams. These will be at the end of the course, where students will take two written papers, both calculator and both one hour and 45 minutes long. Each paper is worth 80 marks (50%) with a maximum score of 160 marks. Any topic can appear in any paper and each paper will contains some multiple-choice questions.