This one-year course is broken down into five main assessment objectives. Over the year, these objectives are taught in different contexts.The course is relatively new and has been designed to support students interested in studying GCE A Level Biology, Business Studies, Economics, Computing, Geography, Psychology, Business and IT. Application of Statistics: Sampling Methods, Representation & Analysis of Data, Standard Deviation, Measures of Location & Spread. Finance: Calculations, Percentage Use, Cash Flow, Interest Rates, AER & APR, Repayment Models, National Insurance & Tax. Estimation: Modelling, Fermi Estimation, Bounds, Interpretation of Results. Statistical Techniques: The Normal Distribution, Calculating Probabilities, Confidence Intervals, Correlation and Regression, PMCC. Graphical Methods: Types of Graphs, Indices, Linear and Non-Linear Graphs, Gradient, Exponential Functions & Logs.
Students entering the Sixth Form should have a minimum of 5 x grade 5+ at GCSE. If students do not possess at least a grade 5 in English and / or Maths they will be expected to study for these qualifications as part of their post-16 course selection. 5+ at GCSE Mathematics
At the end of Year 12, students will sit two 1h40mins papers, which both allow the use a calculator. The first paper covers the comprehension aspect of the content that students have learnt and this is worth 40% of their AS Level. The second paper covers the application aspect of the content learnt and this is worth 60% of their AS Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Lampton Avenue, Hounslow, TW3 4EP |
This one-year course is broken down into five main assessment objectives. Over the year, these objectives are taught in different contexts.The course is relatively new and has been designed to support students interested in studying GCE A Level Biology, Business Studies, Economics, Computing, Geography, Psychology, Business and IT. Application of Statistics: Sampling Methods, Representation & Analysis of Data, Standard Deviation, Measures of Location & Spread. Finance: Calculations, Percentage Use, Cash Flow, Interest Rates, AER & APR, Repayment Models, National Insurance & Tax. Estimation: Modelling, Fermi Estimation, Bounds, Interpretation of Results. Statistical Techniques: The Normal Distribution, Calculating Probabilities, Confidence Intervals, Correlation and Regression, PMCC. Graphical Methods: Types of Graphs, Indices, Linear and Non-Linear Graphs, Gradient, Exponential Functions & Logs.
Students entering the Sixth Form should have a minimum of 5 x grade 5+ at GCSE. If students do not possess at least a grade 5 in English and / or Maths they will be expected to study for these qualifications as part of their post-16 course selection. 5+ at GCSE Mathematics
At the end of Year 12, students will sit two 1h40mins papers, which both allow the use a calculator. The first paper covers the comprehension aspect of the content that students have learnt and this is worth 40% of their AS Level. The second paper covers the application aspect of the content learnt and this is worth 60% of their AS Level.
