A Level
Statistics
Specification
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Statistics (9ST0)
First teaching from September 2017
First certification from 2019 Issue 1
,
,Contents
1 Introduction 2
Why choose Pearson Edexcel AS and A Level Statistics? 2
Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 3
Qualification at a glance: 4
2 Subject content and assessment information 6
Content 7
Statistical Enquiry Cycle (SEC) 20
3 Assessment information 22
Assessment Objectives 24
4 Administration and general information 25
Entries 25
Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and
malpractice 25
Student recruitment and progression 27
Appendix 1: Formulae that students must know 31
Appendix 2: Formulae and statistical tables that students will be
given in the exams 32
Appendix 3: Numerical skills 36
Appendix 4: Use of calculators and other technology 38
Appendix 5: The context for the development of this qualification 40
Appendix 6: Transferable skills 42
Appendix 7: Level 3 Extended Project qualification 43
Appendix 8: Codes 45
, 1 Introduction
Why choose Pearson Edexcel AS and
A Level Statistics?
Using and understanding data is becoming increasingly important in many areas of study and
employment. Understanding of statistics is a crucial skill, and this specification aims to give
students the tools needed to help them prepare for higher education and the workplace.
AS and A Level Statistics might appeal to the student seeking to pursue the study of a
numerate post-16 subject but not wishing to study pure mathematics. It sits well with
subjects such as A level Biology, Psychology, Geography, Business Studies and Economics.
The emphasis is on using and applying statistics; appropriate interpretation of contexts and
the outcomes of statistical procedures will be required.
We’ve listened to feedback from the mathematics subject community. We’ve used this
opportunity of curriculum change to redesign qualifications so that they reflect the demands
of a wide variety of end users – a qualification that enables your students to apply
themselves and give them the logical, problem-solving and numerical skills to succeed in
their chosen pathway.
We will provide:
Straightforward assessment structure. Our new qualification has a straightforward
structure, with three papers of equal size and weighting: one paper assessing data and
probability, another on statistical inference, and a third paper assessing the specification as a
whole. The statistical enquiry cycle is integrated with the statistical methods, supporting an
integrated approach to statistics teaching, learning and exam preparation.
Co-teachable AS and A Level qualifications. Increased pressure on teaching time means
that it’s important you can cover the content of different specifications together. Co-teaching
AS and A Level provides this flexibility for you and your students. Centres co-teaching AS
and A Level can deliver the first ten topics in the first year, allowing students to be entered
for the AS at the end of year.
Accessible question papers that support a range of abilities. Our exam papers follow
the same clear design that you’ve told us makes them so accessible, with careful ramping
also ensuring a range of challenge to support students of all abilities in achieving their
potential.
Real-world data and context for transferable skills. Our qualifications will help students
to develop the skills of statistical enquiry, and practise the underpinning statistical
calculations and interpretation using real-world data and authentic contexts. Our approach
supports skills development for progression to a range of other subjects and develops an
awareness of statistics beyond the classroom.
Trusted, expert support for the specifications. Change is easier with the right support,
so we’ll be on hand to give you any support and advice you need on how to understand and
implement the changes. Whether it’s through our Launch, Getting Ready to Teach and
Collaborative Network events, or via the renowned Maths Emporium led by our
in-house maths expert Graham Cumming, we’ll be available face to face, online and over the
phone throughout the lifetime of the qualification. We’ll also provide you with all the usual
free materials, such as schemes of work, mapping documents and exemplar answers.
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Specification – Issue 1 – August 2017 – © Pearson Education Limited 2017
Statistics
Specification
Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Statistics (9ST0)
First teaching from September 2017
First certification from 2019 Issue 1
,
,Contents
1 Introduction 2
Why choose Pearson Edexcel AS and A Level Statistics? 2
Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 3
Qualification at a glance: 4
2 Subject content and assessment information 6
Content 7
Statistical Enquiry Cycle (SEC) 20
3 Assessment information 22
Assessment Objectives 24
4 Administration and general information 25
Entries 25
Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and
malpractice 25
Student recruitment and progression 27
Appendix 1: Formulae that students must know 31
Appendix 2: Formulae and statistical tables that students will be
given in the exams 32
Appendix 3: Numerical skills 36
Appendix 4: Use of calculators and other technology 38
Appendix 5: The context for the development of this qualification 40
Appendix 6: Transferable skills 42
Appendix 7: Level 3 Extended Project qualification 43
Appendix 8: Codes 45
, 1 Introduction
Why choose Pearson Edexcel AS and
A Level Statistics?
Using and understanding data is becoming increasingly important in many areas of study and
employment. Understanding of statistics is a crucial skill, and this specification aims to give
students the tools needed to help them prepare for higher education and the workplace.
AS and A Level Statistics might appeal to the student seeking to pursue the study of a
numerate post-16 subject but not wishing to study pure mathematics. It sits well with
subjects such as A level Biology, Psychology, Geography, Business Studies and Economics.
The emphasis is on using and applying statistics; appropriate interpretation of contexts and
the outcomes of statistical procedures will be required.
We’ve listened to feedback from the mathematics subject community. We’ve used this
opportunity of curriculum change to redesign qualifications so that they reflect the demands
of a wide variety of end users – a qualification that enables your students to apply
themselves and give them the logical, problem-solving and numerical skills to succeed in
their chosen pathway.
We will provide:
Straightforward assessment structure. Our new qualification has a straightforward
structure, with three papers of equal size and weighting: one paper assessing data and
probability, another on statistical inference, and a third paper assessing the specification as a
whole. The statistical enquiry cycle is integrated with the statistical methods, supporting an
integrated approach to statistics teaching, learning and exam preparation.
Co-teachable AS and A Level qualifications. Increased pressure on teaching time means
that it’s important you can cover the content of different specifications together. Co-teaching
AS and A Level provides this flexibility for you and your students. Centres co-teaching AS
and A Level can deliver the first ten topics in the first year, allowing students to be entered
for the AS at the end of year.
Accessible question papers that support a range of abilities. Our exam papers follow
the same clear design that you’ve told us makes them so accessible, with careful ramping
also ensuring a range of challenge to support students of all abilities in achieving their
potential.
Real-world data and context for transferable skills. Our qualifications will help students
to develop the skills of statistical enquiry, and practise the underpinning statistical
calculations and interpretation using real-world data and authentic contexts. Our approach
supports skills development for progression to a range of other subjects and develops an
awareness of statistics beyond the classroom.
Trusted, expert support for the specifications. Change is easier with the right support,
so we’ll be on hand to give you any support and advice you need on how to understand and
implement the changes. Whether it’s through our Launch, Getting Ready to Teach and
Collaborative Network events, or via the renowned Maths Emporium led by our
in-house maths expert Graham Cumming, we’ll be available face to face, online and over the
phone throughout the lifetime of the qualification. We’ll also provide you with all the usual
free materials, such as schemes of work, mapping documents and exemplar answers.
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Specification – Issue 1 – August 2017 – © Pearson Education Limited 2017
