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Mathematics learning objectives

Blue emphasised text signifies Year 9 extension objectives.

The 'example' links below objectives connect to a supplement of examples that illustrate what pupils should know and be able to do within a particular strand by the end of the year.

Year 7Year 8

5 Statistics

5.2 Processing and representing data

calculate statistics for small sets of discrete data:
  • find the mode, median and range, and the modal class for grouped data
  • calculate the mean, including from a simple frequency table, using a calculator for a larger number of items

examples (161.49 KB)
calculate statistics for sets of discrete and continuous data, including with a calculator and spreadsheet; recognise when it is appropriate to use the range, mean, median and mode and, for grouped data, the modal class
examples (469.80 KB)
construct, on paper and using ICT, graphs and diagrams to represent data, including:
  • bar-line graphs
  • frequency diagrams for grouped discrete data
  • simple pie charts

examples (224.44 KB)
construct graphical representations, on paper and using ICT, and identify which are most useful in the context of the problem. Include:
  • pie charts for categorical data
  • bar charts and frequency diagrams for discrete and continuous data
  • simple line graphs for time series
  • simple scatter graphs
  • stem-and-leaf diagrams

examples (643.07 KB)
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