AP Statistics

Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics is an excellent option for any secondary school student who has successfully completed a second-year course in algebra and who possesses sufficient mathematical maturity and quantitative reasoning ability. AP Stats is a beginner's level course designed to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students will explore four broad conceptual themes: Exploring data (describing patterns and departures from patterns); Sampling and Experimentation (planning and conducting a survey); Anticipating Patterns (exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation); and Statistical Inference (estimating populations and testing hypotheses).

Most four year colleges and universities are now requiring students to complete a major-based statistics class as part of their undergraduate field of study. It will be an introduction to statistics class.

Students are strongly encouraged to take the AP test in May. Colleges may offer credit to students passing the AP Statistics exam. College credit is also available through the College in the High School program.

Note: A graphing calculator (TI-83 Plus, or better) is needed for this course.

Duration: Full Year

Pre-requisites: Algebra 2 recommended

Credits: 1.0

Grade Level: 10 - 12

Teacher: Bill Hummel (hummelb@edmonds.wednet.edu)