Northants & Rutland Teacher Network
Modelling In StatisticsOverview
At A level students are required to translate situations in context into models and then apply the model. They need to recognise the limitations of the model and how to refine it. We will explore what this means in the context of statistics and how best to prepare students to respond to modelling questions.
Content
We will discuss how students are expected to apply the statistical content that they have learnt (such as the standard distributions, hypothesis testing and correlation & regression) to modelling questions. We will look at a range of modelling questions and analyse how students can best be prepared for those types of question and what activities help promote an understanding of the modelling process.
Materials and Equipment
Please bring the enhanced scientific or graphical calculator that you use with students.
A laptop or tablet to access DESMOS would also be useful
Key Facts
Event ref:
#6970
Audience:
Teachers
Curriculum focus:
A level Mathematics
Mathematical focus:
Statistics
Event format:
Network meeting
Event length:
3 hours
Venue:
Sir Christopher Hatton Academy,
The Pyghtle,
Wellingborough,
Northamptonshire,
NN8 4RP
Date:
Thu 5th Mar 2020
Course times:
13:30 - 16:30
Queries?
If you have any queries about this event, please do not hesitate to contact:
Caroline Wilson
[email protected]
The AMSP, through MEI, holds the NCETM CPD Standard
