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Year 9 Maths • AC9M9ST05 • Homework

Statistical investigations and secondary data

Show working, reasoning and checking steps when solving Statistical investigations and secondary data. Complete the short-answer section first, then attempt the long-answer questions with full reasoning.

10
Short-answer questions
10
Long-answer questions
1
Research/application task

Part A

Short-answer questions

  1. Write the main rule, formula or strategy needed for Statistical investigations and secondary data.

  2. Create one simple worked example and show each step.

  3. Explain why the method works, not just what steps to follow.

  4. List two important vocabulary terms or symbols and explain their meaning.

  5. Identify one common mistake and show how to avoid it.

  6. Write a question where estimation or checking helps confirm the answer.

  7. Show how to check whether an answer is reasonable.

  8. Create one question using real numbers, measurements, data or a practical context.

  9. Explain when this skill might be useful outside the classroom.

  10. Write one exam-style short answer question about this topic and answer it.

Part B

Long-answer questions

  1. Solve a multi-step problem involving Statistical investigations and secondary data. Show all working and write a final sentence interpreting the answer.

  2. Create and solve a practical problem from this topic using measurements, money, data, graphs or a real-life context.

  3. Solve one problem in two different ways, or compare two possible methods and explain which is more efficient.

  4. Explain a complete solution step-by-step as if teaching another student.

  5. Create a problem that includes a common trap, then solve it correctly and explain the trap.

  6. Use a diagram, table, graph, equation or model to solve a problem from this topic.

  7. Write a problem that requires checking units, scale, accuracy, rounding or reasonableness. Solve it fully.

  8. Connect this topic to a previous maths skill and explain how the two skills work together.

  9. Write a higher-application question for this topic and provide a full worked solution.

  10. Reflect on one mistake you made or might make in this topic and explain how you would correct your process next time.

Part C

Research and understanding task

Find one real-world situation where Statistical investigations and secondary data could be useful. Explain the situation, create a related problem, solve it and describe what the answer means.