Mathematics & Statistics
Document outlining 2024/2025 Mathematics plan.
Note that levels 4 and 5 are intended to be two year programmes.
5MAT with Sam will cover both experimental and theoretical probability in Term 4.
For experimental probability, we will play games/ conduct experiments to understand concepts of chance.
For theoretical probability, we will use tables and trees to model and calculate the likelihood of events.
It is a step up from 4MAT in that we will be looking mostly at combined events. In other words, rather than examining the likelihood of rolling a 6 on a dice, we will ask how likely it is to roll two dice, add the total together, and get a 9. (This particular idea is present in many popular boardgames like Monopoly and Settlers of Catan).
Students will need a pen and an open mind, though a calculator and a book will be helpful.