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INTRODUCTION
The AP Statistics (aka AP Stats) course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing 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. AP Statistics is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics.
COURSE PATHWAY
You must have pass Math IV or Pre-Calculus to take this course. AP Statistics is an elective credit, meaning you do not have to take this to graduate high school. This course is typically only available to Juniors and Seniors, although some Sophomores may take this class if they completed Pre-Calculus in their freshmen year.
COURSE BREAKDOWN
AP Statistics Units.pdfYou can access an in-depth overview of the units above.
AP Statistics consists of 9 different units, each with varying levels of importance on the AP Exam.
There are 4 major skills to learn in AP Statistics:
Selecting Statistical Methods
Using Probability & Simulation
Data Analysis
Statistical Argumentation
It's important to note that AP Statistics is VERY different from previous math courses you may have taken before. In AP Statistics, most of the math is done on a calculator and most of the work comes from interpreting and analyzing the data rather than doing cold hard calculations.
To the left is a chart that displays the weighting of each unit on the AP Exam. Most former students will agree that Unit 4 is the hardest and longest unit of AP Statistics, so we recommend students put extra effort into that unit.
Units 1 and 2 are regarded as the easiest units, so you will have an opportunity to start the course off on a stronger start.
EXAM OVERVIEW
SECTION I - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS [50% OF EXAM]
There are 40 multiple-choice questions in the first section of the exam. You will have 90 minutes to complete them, meaning there will be an average of 2 minutes and 15 seconds per question. Unlike most other math courses, all AP Statistics questions will allow you to use a calculator.
SECTION II - FREE-RESPONSE QUESTIONS [50% OF EXAM]
In this section, you will be given 6 free-response questions or FRQs for short.
5 Questions will be normal FRQs and will be weighted 37.5% of your exam. It is recommended that you take 65 minutes to complete this section.
The last question, or Question 6, is the infamous Investigative Task. This is a more complex FRQ and is weighted 12.5% of your exam. It is recommended that you take 25 minutes to complete this section.
You will have a total of 90 minutes to complete the FRQ section.
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