HSC Statistics — Syllabus, Mark Distribution & Preparation
বাংলায় পড়তে চাও? দেখো: এইচএসসি পরিসংখ্যান — সিলেবাস, মানবন্টন ও প্রস্তুতি
Statistics is entirely numerical — with the formulas and arithmetic right, full marks are achievable.
This page brings together the subject code, paper structure, mark distribution, syllabus topics and the study approach that earns the highest marks in HSC Statistics.
Statistics at a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Subject | Statistics |
| Subject code | 129, 130 |
| Papers | 2 (1st Paper and 2nd Paper) |
| Group | Optional / group-specific |
| Mark distribution | Per paper: Creative 50 + MCQ 25 + Practical 25 = 100 |
| Practical | Yes — a practical/lab component counts towards the total |
| Class | Class 11-12 |
Boards and the NCTB revise subject codes and mark distribution from time to time. Confirm both against your board’s latest notice and the published NCTB syllabus before filling in your exam form.
What the syllabus covers
HSC 2027 runs on the full syllabus, so Statistics covers all of the following:
- 1st Paper: the idea of statistics, data collection and presentation
- 1st Paper: measures of central tendency and dispersion
- 1st Paper: index numbers and time-series analysis
- 2nd Paper: probability and probability distributions
- 2nd Paper: correlation, regression and sampling
- 2nd Paper: hypothesis testing, population statistics and the practical
This is a topic list — chapter order and numbering may differ in your edition. Download the definitive syllabus from the NCTB website (nctb.gov.bd).
How to score well in Statistics
- Note beside each formula which kind of data it applies to.
- Show your steps — intermediate steps carry marks.
- Draw tables and graphs cleanly in the practical notebook.
A preparation routine that works
- Read the textbook chapter yourself first and get the core idea — starting with a guide book leaves the concept half-formed.
- After each chapter write a one-page note in your own words: definitions, formulas or key points, and an example.
- Solve that chapter’s creative and MCQ questions from past board papers, then check your answers.
- Reserve one day a week for revision only — skim every earlier chapter note.
- Sit at least one full timed model test a month, then work out exactly where you are losing marks.
Frequently asked questions
The subject code for Statistics is 129, 130. You need this exact code on your exam form and on a board-challenge application, so cross-check it with your board’s notice.
Statistics has 2 papers — 1st Paper and 2nd Paper. The marks of both papers combine into the subject grade.
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