Data Smackdown (C023) is an Enrichment Programme Unit for students who like mathematics, data analysis, computing and economics
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students should be able to:
- understand basic statistics and probability
- search statistical databases and dashboards
- understand the role of the National Statistics Office (NSO) and Eurostat
- analyse a given dataset using spreadsheets or other statistical software
- prepare a presentation involving statistics and data analysis
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21st century skills addressed in the unit:
- Numeracy
- Scientific literacy
- ICT literacy
- Critical thinking
- Creativity
- Communication
- Collaboration
Duration and frequency of sessions
1 to 2 hours every fortnight
Total duration of the EPU
10 hours
Proposed day and time
Wednesday afternoon but it can move depending on student availability.
Marks earned
Maximum marks possibly earned in this EPU: 5 marks
Further details
The student should commit to attending the preparation sessions, which could also involve external speakers, and commit to taking part in the Data Smackdown Competition organised by the NSO (phase 1 followed by phase 2 if qualified). In the event of winning the competition, team would need to commit to representing Malta in the European Competition organised by Eurostat
Additional benefits
Participation in a national competition with the possibility of representing Malta in a European competition
Conditions
- Minimum number of students required to run the unit is 3.
- Students are taken on a first come, first served basis.
Registration/Participation fees
- No registration fees are required.
- Should the team be participating in the championship abroad there will be fees involved.
EP Coordinators
Dr Christina Zarb
