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AP Statistics Syllabus
Rockwood Summit High School
Mrs. Jamie Robertson
2021-2022
E-mail: robertsonjamie@rsdmo.org
Advanced Placement Statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. The four broad conceptual themes are: exploring data, planning a study, anticipating patterns in advance, and statistical inference. This is an advanced placement course that prepares the student to take the appropriate Advanced Placement Exam given on May 5th, 2022. Students are expected (although not required) to take this exam. Use of calculators and computer output will be integrated throughout this course. The grade for this course is weighted.
Textbook:
The main textbook used for this course will be The Practice of Statistics for the AP Exam.
Starnes, D. S., & Tabor, J. (2018). The Practice of Statistics (6th ed.). New York, NY: Bedford, Freeman & Worth. by Starnes and Tabor @2018. Other supplements and activities will also be used throughout the course.
Course Outline:
Semester 1 – (Ch. 1 – Ch. 6)
Chapter 1 – Data Analysis
Chapter 2 – Modeling Distributions of Data
Chapter 3 – Describing Relationships
Chapter 4 – Collecting Data
Chapter 5 – Probability: What Are the Chances?
Chapter 6 – Random Variables
Semester 2 – (Ch. 7 – Ch. 12)
Chapter 7 – Sampling Distributions
Chapter 8 – Estimating with Confidence
Chapter 9 – Testing a Claim
Chapter 10 – Comparing Two Populations or Treatments
Chapter 11 – Inference for Distributions of Categorical Data
Chapter 12 – More About Regression
Website: We will utilize Clever, AP Classroom, and Canvas to communicate within our class.
Course Evaluation:
Semester grades are based on a combination of all the work done. Summative Assessments make up 85% of their grade, Skill Evaluations make up 10%, and Homework completion makes up the remaining 5%. We may do additional projects relating to our studies.
Classroom Management Plan:
All students are expected to follow all guidelines described by the student handbook as well as those specified below for my classroom.
Arrive to class prepared and on time every day.
Respect yourself, others, and property.
Participate in class and do the assigned practice.
Other Important Things to Know:
1. Assigned practice should be completed before class begins. Practice will be checked daily for completion and periodically for accuracy.
2. Late homework is accepted within reason. It is to the student’s benefit to complete all assignments on time.
3. Students are allowed to retake tests ONLY if their homework completion grade for the unit is 80% before the original test date. Students can then retake a test and earn the most recent grade. Retakes must be done before the next unit assessment.
4. If you are absent, utilize your Flex time to get caught up. Be proactive and an advocate for your education. It is your responsibility to turn in work due while you were absent. You are allowed one day per day absent to make up work.
5. Missed tests, quizzes, and daily assessments are to be made up during Flex Time. Tests/quizzes must be made up within 1 week of original date given unless prior permission is granted. Tests/quizzes not completed in this time frame will be given a zero.
6. Come to class prepared. You will only leave the room with a pass.
7. Morning and afternoon help is available in the Math Lab. Math Lab hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays before and after school (7:20 – 8:20 am and 3:20 – 4:20 pm).
8. Grades will be posted via Infinite Campus. You may check them yourself by logging in under your own ID. I would encourage you to check your grade often and speak with me privately if you believe there is an issue.
I truly hope to see each one of you succeed in AP Statistics this semester. I will be expecting great things from you. Please use all the resources around you to help you to accomplish these great things. I will encourage you as students to work together, help one another, and ask questions. I will ask you to keep your parents/guardians involved in what you are doing. Keep in mind, I will do whatever I can to help you along the way, but you have to take the lead. Communicate with me about your progress. Ask for assistance. I am here to help. Just let me know what you need! Thank you in advance for your cooperation, and I look forward to a great school year!