OCR Maths: Initial learning for GCSE - Check In Test 12.03 Analysing data

A 10 question test on Analysing data, comprising: 5 questions on procedural calculations; 3 questions on reasoning and communicating mathematically; and 2 problem solving questions. At the end of the test there is an extension activity which will allow more able students to stretch themselves.

The initial learning required for GCSE is based upon the subject content of the KS3 Mathematics programme of study and as such these resources could be used as a year 9 assessment, checking in to the GCSE topics. Likewise, they could be utilised as a recap tool with KS4 learners to introduce Foundation topics.

This resource is ideal for either formative or summative assessment and can be used in lesson time as a topic assessment, starter or plenary activity or for homework or revision.

Topics include:
Summary statistics:
Calculate the mean, mode, median and range for ungrouped data.
Find the modal class, and calculate estimates of the range, mean and median for grouped data, and understand why they are estimates.
Describe a population using statistics.
Make simple comparisons.
Compare data sets using ‘like for like’ summary values.
Understand the advantages and disadvantages of summary values.
Misrepresenting data:
Recognise graphical misrepresentation through incorrect scales, labels, etc.
Bivariate data:
Plot and interpret scatter diagrams for bivariate data.
Recognise correlation.
Outliers: Identify an outlier in simple cases.

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