The GCSE Statistics course is essentially a practical subject the main purpose of which is to obtain and process data with a view to extracting numerical information and making inferences that may extend beyond the data.  A basic principle of statistical work is obtaining information about a population from an appropriately drawn sample.  Pupils will be taught how to make informed judgements on what is presented to them so that they are aware of the dangers of being influenced by misleading statistics.

Students will use their Key Stage 3 Mathematics knowledge of handling Data along with GCSE Mathematics topics taught simultaneously with Statistics to consolidate their progress.  ICT will be used to extract and apply statistical techniques to social, economic, political, environmental and scientific problems.

Pupils wishing to pursue this course should discuss the option with their mathematics teacher.  The examination comprises:

The course encourages students to draw on material from other subjects, such as Geography and Science, so that the value of the cross-curricular approach is maximised.