Mathematics Learning Progression in

Statistics and Probability

GRADE 1 pictographs without scales and outcomes of an event using the terms

likely and unlikely to happen

GRADE 2 pictographs without and with scales and outcomes of an event using the

terms likely, equally likely and unlikely to happen

GRADE 3 bar graphs and outcomes of an event using the terms sure, likely, equally

likely, unlikely and impossible to happen

GRADE 4 bar graphs and simple experiments
GRADE 5 line graphs and experimental probability
GRADE 6 pie graphs and experimental probability

GRADE 7 GRADE 8 GRADE 10

Measures of Central Tendency Probability Combination Probability
Measures of Variability Measures of Position
ACQUISITION
Illustrate the measures of central tendency Illustrate the measures of position of
and variability of statistical data. statistical data.

Calculate the measures of central tendency Calculate the specified measures of

and variability of ungrouped and grouped position of ungrouped and grouped data.
data
Solves problems involving measures of
Solve problems involving measures of position.
central tendency and variability.
Illustrate experimental probability and Illustrate the probability of a union of two
theoretical possibility. events, combination, and permutation.

Find the probability of simple event. Find the probability of a union of two
events, combination and permutation.
MEANING MAKING
Use appropriate statistical measures in Solve real-life problems involving Use appropriate measures of position and
analyzing and interpreting statistical data. probabilities of simple events. other statistical methods in analyzing and
interpreting research data.
Model and solve real-life problems
involving measures of central tendency and Model and solve real-life problems involving
variability. measures of position, probability,
combination, and permutation.
Generalize the data analysis depends on Generalize the real-life problems involving Generalize the attributes of the data set
the purpose of investigation. predicting outcomes can be determined by determine the appropriateness of the use of
different counting techniques. the measures of position and statistical
methods.
TRANSFER
Reflect, analyse, and interpret data of a Use random sampling to collect data Determine the appropriate methodology n
given problem using appropriate statistical systematically, analyse and interpret data conducting research.
measures and come up with a conclusion. for a given problem to make
recommendations. Conduct a research which will address a
determined problem.

FIRST YEAR COLLEGE

MATHEMATICS IN THE MODERN WORLD
 Use a variety of statistical tools to process and

manage numerical data.

Use methods of linear regression and correlations to
Section 2: Mathematics as a Tool
predict the value of a variable given certain
Data Management
conditions.
Advocate the use of statistical data in making

important decisions.