A LevelSTATISTICSPre Induction Task July 2017

In order to get you fully prepared for A-level Statistics, we have set you the following task. We will be using your answers to these questions in the first 2 weeks of term. Make sure that you have the work with you to hand in for the first lesson, hand-written on lined A4 paper, as well as having uploaded it onto the College Student Portal using the directions below.

Task – Review of Probability & Data Handling

Answer the questions below. If in doubt you can use MyMaths ( to look up and revise the techniques.

To use Mymaths you will need to enter the BSFC Mathematics user name (Bolton6) and password (circle).

Pay particular attention to the presentation of your work, making sure you show every step clearly. These skills are vital throughout the whole of A-level Statistics.

MyMaths help
Question 1

a)How many students took between 15 and 25 minutes to complete the homework? [1 mark]
b)Briefly describe the difference between a histogram and a bar chart.
[2 marks] /
  • Presenting Data
  • Histograms

Question 2


[5 marks] /
  • Presenting Data
  • Box and Whisker Plots

Question 3
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  • Probability

Question 4

[3 marks] /
  • Processing Data
  • Median and Mode from a Frequency Table

Question 5



[4 marks] /
  • Collecting Data
  • Sampling

Question 6
[3marks] /
  • Probability
  • Independent Probability
  • Selection without replacement

Question 7
[3 marks] /
  • Mean from a grouped frequency table

Question 8


[3 marks] /
  • Presenting data
  • Comparing two distributions

Question 9

875 women voted in the election. Calculate the number of men that voted in the election. [3 marks] /
  • Presenting data
  • Pie charts

How to present your answers

You should produce hand-written solutions to the above on lined A4 paper.

You should scan or photograph your work to upload it, and make sure you bring your hand written work to lessons.

Useful websites to get you started

You must bring your work to your first Statistics lesson (andit can be uploaded inadvance of the first day of teaching, Monday 5th September). You can access the pre-induction tasks from the 'New Student Portal' ( there is alink to the 'New Student Portal' from the College website. The pre-induction tasks are available to download from here and once you have already registered on the portal you can upload any completed tasks via the upload page. If you have any problems registering or logging onto the portal please contact the College on 01204 846215.

A LevelStatistics Kit List
Our Kit List is here not only to remind you what the A Level Statistics course is about but also to let you know what trips or essential items you will need for the course.
In A Level Statistics you will study probability, correlation, and data analysis in detail. You will learn how to gather a representative sample and how to draw conclusions based on data. The course will be taken with the Edexcel exam board and the final exams will consist of three papers taken at the end of the second year.
There are no compulsory trips.
How we work – we use a variety of teaching and learning styles such as individual learning, paired work, use of interactive ILT resources (including the interactive whiteboard), card matching activities, past paper questions, discussion and debate and structured tasks. We set fortnightly homework which is marked by your teacher and feedback is given
What we need from you –to bring basic stationery and mathematical equipment to lessons. Be punctual and engaged. To commit to at least 4.5 hours of time per week outside of lesson to be spent on homework, reading, research and revision for this subject. You will also need a new calculator, one which has been specially designed for the new A-level specification. There are different ones available but at BSFC the Maths Department recommends the Casio fx-991EX (Classwiz).
Skills we develop and test
  • Understand how to collect and present data for an investigation
  • Use statistical evidence to make logical and reasoned decisions
  • Understand and evaluate ways of presenting data
  • Carry out statistical tests
  • Understand probability theory
  • Use technology such as calculators and computers effectively
  • Take increasing responsibility for learning
Good Luck and see you in the first lesson