AP Statistics

AP Statistics Syllabus 

Ms Cottrell

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Course Description:

 

The AP Statistics course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for formulating questions,  collecting and analyzing data, and interpreting results or making conclusions from data. There are four themes evident in the content, skills, and assessment in the AP Statistics course: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, probability and simulation, and statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding. While this course takes a  non-traditional approach to mathematics, student success depends on consistent effort, self-discipline, and motivation. The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics. AP students are required to take and pay for the Advanced Placement exam.

 

Course Goals/Objectives:

 

 Before you leave AP Statistics, you will be able to:

• Successfully solve problems related to the AP Statistics concepts covered.

• Understand and recognize connections between prior courses and statistics.

• Effectively use resources like a computer or calculator to work with mathematics.

• Explain thoughts and solutions in a way that makes sense mathematically

• Recognize the real-world contexts that are present in statistics and mathematics.

Classroom Expectations:

 

• Students should follow all school rules - they are non-negotiable and consequences will be handled according to school guidelines.

• Have respect for yourself and those around you.

• Always do your work to the best of your ability.

• Ensure that you are always on time and prepared.

• Understand that you will be held accountable in this course.

• Victory will come when you try your hardest.

Materials:

 

• Pencils/pens

• Binder w/ paper or notebook

• Pocket Folder

 

Grading: 

 

 

• Tests: It is highly possible that there will be a small number of assignments in this category. These will include unit assessments and projects/presentations. Study guides/review assignments will be provided and answer keys will be posted in GC before each assessment. Students are responsible for studying on their own. Please let me know if you have questions or need extra help beforehand. All dates will be posted ahead of time. Reassessment: Tests are eligible for reassessment. Students should request and complete a retake within 10 school days of the original assessment.  In order to reassess you must first make sure that you have gone through the assessment and made corrections/restudied. Have you done the following:

 

• Identify what your mistakes are and explain – This can include understanding of the question, operational errors, use of the wrong method, or something else. “I didn’t know how to answer the question” is not an acceptable answer. Your gaps/errors must be explained.

• Indicate how to solve the problem – Explain in a few words the process you will use to solve the problem. 

• Work out the test problem(s) showing detail and arriving at a correct solution.

 

 

You are welcome to get extra help with this process if needed. However, you cannot get help from the teacher on the same day you reassess.There are no reassessment options for scores below 30% of class average. Retakes are to be completed after school. The reassessment grade stands.

 

• Quizzes: There are typically a few more assignments in this category. You will typically have warning for these assessments, however, students should be prepared to show their knowledge at any time. 

 

• Classwork/Homework: These assignments will include worksheets, and digital assignments (Albert, etc).

 

• Exams: These assessments will be cumulative. Benchmarks 1-3 will be recorded in OnCourse, but will not be included in the calculation. Benchmark 4 will be included in your grade for the 4th marking period. 

 

• Additional Assignments: There may be a list of additional assignments available throughout each marking period. The purpose of these assignments is to allow students to enhance/deepen their understanding of the material and explore their curiosity of the subject matter. Depending on the density of these assignments, they may be included as one grade for one category, or as multiple grades. All necessary information will be included with each assignment.

 

• Participation & Classroom Collaboration: The biggest part of a successful class involves high participation and positive attitudes. There may be times when you get frustrated, but that’s part of the fun! Being prepared for class is also vital. Although  participation isn’t directly included in the grade breakdown, it is a huge component, and lack thereof will  inherently have a direct impact on performance.  

 

• Late Work: By nature, mathematics builds upon concepts. In order to maintain an ideal learning progression, it is imperative that you are completing assignments/assessments on time. With that being said, when a student is handing in an assignment late, there will be a deduction of percentage points from the earned score. If an excessive amount of time has passed since the original due date, students risk no longer being able to submit the assignment. Late assignments will be accepted during the following windows: from the beginning of the marking period until progress reports, and from progress reports the the end of the marking period. 

 

 

  

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