Greeting from your instructor!

I'm Rachel Polakoski and I will be your instructor for Elementary Statistics.  I believe that all students have the capacity to succeed in college-level mathematics and that we can tap into that capacity as a community of teachers and learners who are responsible for each other’s success.  I maintain my role as an equity-minded faculty member by implementing classroom practices and policies with an equity lens and understanding that I am never done learning and growing as an equity-minded educator. 

Mrs. P's Teaching Philosophy

As your teacher, I see my role in the class as the learning facilitator.  I believe people not only learn through listening but mostly by doing.  That's why I seek to create a learning environment that makes you, the student, feel welcome and ready to learn.  Remember, learning is the goal of any class you take.

Students of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, socioeconomic levels, cultures, and abilities are valued, welcomed, and included in this class! I want to create a relaxed and comfortable environment for us to get to know each other and grow as statisticians. This means treating each other with mutual respect, being professional, and withholding opinions that may be judgmental. We will hold ourselves accountable when we make mistakes and strive to be better every day.  We will give each other the benefit of the doubt knowing that we are all doing the best we can with what we have in this moment. This will help everyone enjoy and ultimately succeed in our class.

About This Syllabus

This syllabus is designed to be mobile-friendly. It can be easily accessed from your smartphone. I encourage you to bookmark it on your phone so it's easy to find and reference when you need it.

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