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Statistics and data in the Australian Curriculum

Collecting, displaying and interpreting data. 38 content descriptions from Version 9.0, by year level.

Foundation

  • AC9MFST01

    collect, sort and compare data represented by objects and images in response to given investigative questions that relate to familiar situations

    Statistics

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All Foundation Mathematics

Year 1

  • AC9M1ST01

    acquire and record data for categorical variables in various ways including using digital tools, objects, images, drawings, lists, tally marks and symbols

    Statistics

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  • AC9M1ST02

    represent collected data for a categorical variable using one-to-one displays and digital tools where appropriate; compare the data using frequencies and discuss the findings

    Statistics

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All Year 1 Mathematics

Year 2

  • AC9M2ST01

    acquire data for categorical variables through surveys, observation, experiment and using digital tools; sort data into relevant categories and display data using lists and tables

    Statistics

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  • AC9M2ST02

    create different graphical representations of data using software where appropriate; compare the different representations, identify and describe common and distinctive features in response to questions

    Statistics

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All Year 2 Mathematics

Year 3

  • AC9M3ST01

    acquire data for categorical and discrete numerical variables to address a question of interest or purpose by observing, collecting and accessing data sets; record the data using appropriate methods including frequency tables and spreadsheets

    Statistics

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  • AC9M3ST02

    create and compare different graphical representations of data sets including using software where appropriate; interpret the data in terms of the context

    Statistics

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  • AC9M3ST03

    conduct guided statistical investigations involving the collection, representation and interpretation of data for categorical and discrete numerical variables with respect to questions of interest

    Statistics

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All Year 3 Mathematics

Year 4

  • AC9M4ST01

    acquire data for categorical and discrete numerical variables to address a question of interest or purpose, using digital tools; represent data using many-to-one pictographs, column graphs and other displays or visualisations; interpret and discuss the information that has been created

    Statistics

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  • AC9M4ST02

    analyse the effectiveness of different displays or visualisations in illustrating and comparing data distributions, then discuss the shape of distributions and the variation in the data

    Statistics

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  • AC9M4ST03

    conduct statistical investigations, collecting data through survey responses and other methods; record and display data using digital tools; interpret the data and communicate the results

    Statistics

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All Year 4 Mathematics

Year 5

  • AC9M5ST01

    acquire, validate and represent data for nominal and ordinal categorical and discrete numerical variables, to address a question of interest or purpose using software including spreadsheets; discuss and report on data distributions in terms of highest frequency (mode) and shape, in the context of the data

    Statistics

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  • AC9M5ST02

    interpret line graphs representing change over time; discuss the relationships that are represented and conclusions that can be made

    Statistics

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  • AC9M5ST03

    plan and conduct statistical investigations by posing questions or identifying a problem and collecting relevant data; choose appropriate displays and interpret the data; communicate findings within the context of the investigation

    Statistics

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All Year 5 Mathematics

Year 6

  • AC9M6ST01

    interpret and compare data sets for ordinal and nominal categorical, discrete and continuous numerical variables using comparative displays or visualisations and digital tools; compare distributions in terms of mode, range and shape

    Statistics

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  • AC9M6ST02

    identify statistically informed arguments presented in traditional and digital media; discuss and critique methods, data representations and conclusions

    Statistics

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  • AC9M6ST03

    plan and conduct statistical investigations by posing and refining questions or identifying a problem and collecting relevant data; analyse and interpret the data and communicate findings within the context of the investigation

    Statistics

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All Year 6 Mathematics

Year 7

  • AC9M7A04

    describe relationships between variables represented in graphs of functions from authentic data

    Algebra

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  • AC9M7ST01

    acquire data sets for discrete and continuous numerical variables and calculate the range, median, mean and mode; make and justify decisions about which measures of central tendency provide useful insights into the nature of the distribution of data

    Statistics

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  • AC9M7ST02

    create different types of numerical data displays including stem-and-leaf plots using software where appropriate; describe and compare the distribution of data, commenting on the shape, centre and spread including outliers and determining the range, median, mean and mode

    Statistics

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  • AC9M7ST03

    plan and conduct statistical investigations involving data for discrete and continuous numerical variables; analyse and interpret distributions of data and report findings in terms of shape and summary statistics

    Statistics

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All Year 7 Mathematics

Year 8

  • AC9M8A02

    graph linear relations on the Cartesian plane using digital tools where appropriate; solve linear equations and one-variable inequalities using graphical and algebraic techniques; verify solutions by substitution

    Algebra

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  • AC9M8ST01

    investigate techniques for data collection including census, sampling, experiment and observation, and explain the practicalities and implications of obtaining data through these techniques

    Statistics

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  • AC9M8ST02

    analyse and report on the distribution of data from primary and secondary sources using random and non-random sampling techniques to select and study samples

    Statistics

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  • AC9M8ST04

    plan and conduct statistical investigations involving samples of a population; use ethical and fair methods to make inferences about the population and report findings, acknowledging uncertainty

    Statistics

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All Year 8 Mathematics

Year 9

  • AC9M9A04

    identify and graph quadratic functions, solve quadratic equations graphically and numerically, and solve monic quadratic equations with integer roots algebraically, using graphing software and digital tools as appropriate

    Algebra

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  • AC9M9A06

    experiment with the effects of the variation of parameters on graphs of related functions, using digital tools, making connections between graphical and algebraic representations, and generalising emerging patterns

    Algebra

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  • AC9M9ST01

    analyse reports of surveys in digital media and elsewhere for information on how data was obtained to estimate population means and medians

    Statistics

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  • AC9M9ST02

    analyse how different sampling methods can affect the results of surveys and how choice of representation can be used to support a particular point of view

    Statistics

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  • AC9M9ST03

    represent the distribution of multiple data sets for numerical variables using comparative representations; compare data distributions with consideration of centre, spread and shape, and the effect of outliers on these measures

    Statistics

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  • AC9M9ST04

    choose appropriate forms of display or visualisation for a given type of data; justify selections and interpret displays for a given context

    Statistics

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  • AC9M9ST05

    plan and conduct statistical investigations involving the collection and analysis of different kinds of data; report findings and discuss the strength of evidence to support any conclusions

    Statistics

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  • AC9M9P02

    calculate relative frequencies from given or collected data to estimate probabilities of events involving “and”, inclusive “or” and exclusive “or”

    Probability

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All Year 9 Mathematics

Year 10

  • AC9M10A02

    solve linear inequalities and simultaneous linear equations in 2 variables; interpret solutions graphically and communicate solutions in terms of the situation

    Algebra

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  • AC9M10A03

    recognise the connection between algebraic and graphical representations of exponential relations and solve related exponential equations, using digital tools where appropriate

    Algebra

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  • AC9M10ST01

    analyse claims, inferences and conclusions of statistical reports in the media, including ethical considerations and identification of potential sources of bias

    Statistics

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  • AC9M10ST02

    compare data distributions for continuous numerical variables using appropriate data displays including boxplots; discuss the shapes of these distributions in terms of centre, spread, shape and outliers in the context of the data

    Statistics

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  • AC9M10ST05

    plan and conduct statistical investigations of situations that involve bivariate data; evaluate and report findings with consideration of limitations of any inferences

    Statistics

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All Year 10 Mathematics

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Where does statistics and data appear in the Australian Curriculum?
38 Mathematics content descriptions from Foundation to Year 10 mention statistics and data. They are listed here by year with their codes.
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