Yr 11 Social Media - Mathematics Essential Statistical Applications

Mathematics Essential Practical Application Social Media Habits Year 11 Unit 2   Brief Description: This statistical application allows students to demonstrate their understanding, problem solving and reasoning in the context of social media, teens and technology. Students will need to use the statistical investigation process throughout this assessment.*   Syllabus Dot Points: 2.1.1     identify examples of categorical data 2.1.2     identify examples of numerical data 2.1.3      display categorical data in tables and column graphs 2.1.4     display numerical data as frequency distributions, dot plots, stem and leaf plots and histograms 2.1.6     compare the suitability of different methods of data presentation in real-world contexts 2.1.11   use informal ways of describing spread, such as: spread out/dispersed, tightly packed, clusters, gaps, more/less dense regions, outliers  

Maths Talent Quest (MTQ) aims to promote an interest in using mathematics and fostering positive attitudes among students, teachers and parents. The focus of MTQ is to encourage students to think creatively and critical about mathematics.