36430/36440 *AP® Statistics

Course Name: *AP Statistics

Course Number: 36430/36440

Open to: Grades 10, 11 & 12

Credits: 1 credit

Length: 2 Semesters

Prerequisite: Algebra 2

Recommendation: With the addition of this course, students will have the option to take CAPP Statistics over one semester or AP Statistics over two semesters in order to earn college credit.

NOTE: Students enrolling in an AP® class will automatically be registered for that course's exam. An exam Opt-Out option is available.

Content: This course prepares students for the AP Statistics exam given in May. Students thinking about a career in business, science, or medicine should think about taking a statistics course in high school. This course covers four areas: (1) exploring and finding patterns in data (e.g., by graphically displaying data; by characterizing quantitative data using summary statistics such as mean and standard deviation; etc.); (2) designing, and analyzing the results of experiments, surveys, etc.; (3) understanding randomness and probability; and (4) understanding, and using, statistical inference (e.g., using statistical tests to determine whether the results of an experiment were due to chance, or to changes to an independent variable).

Activities: Lectures, group discussions, individual instruction.

Technology Integration: Students will use ChromeBooks, calculators, and online resources within this class.

Cost: AP® exam fee if taken.