Year 9 Statistics and Probability - School Use

Statistics is a part of mathematics that is all about collecting, studying and finding meaning in data (information). Every day, you use statistics whether you realise it or not! Other people also collect and use data about you. Every time you search something on the internet, click on a link or watch a video on social media, someone uses that information.

Learning how to use statistics for yourself, as well as figuring out whether the statistics other people are using are true or not, is important for many areas of your life.

What you'll learn 

This course is broken into three sections.

1. Statistical investigation

In this section you'll become a data detective‚ by carrying out an investigation. An investigation is a process of carefully looking at all the facts about something in order to learn the truth. You'll learn how to collect, organise and interpret data‚ (information) to answer statistical questions.

2. Statistical literacy

In this section you'll figure out whether the statistics other people are using are true or misleading. You'll also learn how to ask great questions to help you decide whether the statistics people are using are suitable.

3. Probability

In this section you'll learn how to predict the chance of something happening in the future the probability. You'll learn how to conduct probability experiments by using simple fractions and percentages to describe probabilities.

LearnWell Digital resources bring you the same great learning as in our books - but in an interactive digital format. They are accessed by using the iQualify online learning platform, where you'll find all your digital resources together in one place.

You can find out more on the information page about our, LearnWell Digital resources.