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AP STATISTICS SYLLABUS 2017-2018 AP Statistics is equivalent to a one semester, introductory, non-calculus based, college course in statistics. This course will introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. AP statistics is a college level class for student who have been highly successful in Algebra II and English courses. It covers the topics needed for the American College Board AP Statistics exam Students passing this test may receive college credit.

AP EXAM The AP Statistics Exam will be given on Thursday, May 17, 2018, Afternoon Session.

While not a requirement of the course, taking the AP exam is certainly an expectation of the course.

Students who participate in the class in the manner described will be well prepared to take the exam and are strongly encouraged to do so. Whether or not you take the exam you will be required to prepare for it.

CLASS EXPECTATIONS COURSE LOAD This is an AP course which means that it will be treated as a college course; therefore, the quality of the work and the study habits for this course should be reflective of a college course.

The average time spent studying, working, and preparing for a college course is approximately 3 hours for every 1 hour spent in class.

Shannon Simon Room 2307

Conference: 7th Period Email:ssimon@dpisd.org

Website: www.dpisd.org/ssimon

2017-2018

AP STATISTICSDeer Park High School Syllabus and other important information

Mr. Simon-B.S./McNeese State University/ 2006/Math Education

-M.S./University of Houston Clear Lake/2010/Statistics

-M.Ed./University of St. Thomas/2012/Educational Leadership

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COMMUNICATION Good statisticians need to be effective communicators. The results you will get, will mean nothing if you cannot interpret and explain them to others. Therefore, clear and concise communication is a major goal of this course.

Finding a solution and writing down just an answer are not sufficient for this class. You must be able and willing to explain the process needed to achieve to your work.

MISCELLANEOUS AP COURSE INFORMATION Students wishing to drop an AP course are required to have a parent-teacher contact prior to the schedule change.

CALCULATOR USAGE As technology advances in the world so does its use in math. This no truer than the use of a graphing calculators in AP Statistics.

The most important aspect of the class is understanding concepts. The calculator aids in this by allowing students to cut down on the amount work and calculations that must be done by hand.

It is imperative that you have access to a ti-84 graphing calculator in and outside of class. In class I will assign each one of you a calculator. If you do not have access to one outside of class you will need to check one out from the library.

TOPIC OVERVIEW

GRADING POLICY TEST- 70% -Test will be modeled after the AP Exam, and will consists of part multiple-choice and part free questions. All test must be completed in the time allotted. If you should fail a test, an opportunity to retest will be given no later than the next schedule test. The maximum grade on a retest is a 70. If extra-credit is given on a test, the retest will not receive such credit.

-HOMEWORK/LABS- 15% -Homework/Labs are due by announced dates in class. Homework due dates will be announced in advanced and communicated to students on a regular basis. Homework is graded on a combination of effort, completeness, and accuracy. You will be held accountable for all material in the homework the following day it is assigned, even though the homework itself may not be due till a later date. Late homework may or may not be accepted at my discretion (for a reduced grade). No homework should be turned in for a section after the test for that section is taken.

QUIZZES- 15% -Quizzes may OR may not be announced ahead of time and may happen any time during class. Quizzes are like test in that they must be completed by the allotted time

FIRST SEMESTER

Graphical Methods for Analyzing Data

Numerical Methods for Analyzing Data

Summarizing Bi-variate Data

Least Squares Regression

Central Tendencies

Sampling and Simulations

Experimental Design

Probability

SECOND SEMESTER

Random Variable and Distributions

Sampling and Variability

Confidence Intervals

Hypothesis Testing

2-Sample Confidence Intervals

2-Sample Hypothesis Testing

Chi-Squared Testing

AP Exam Cumulative Review

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RULES AND PROCEDURES

TURNING IN ASSIGNMENTS -All homework is due by the due date announced. -Place all homework in the your period’s tray. -Once homework goes in the tray, it will not be removed.

CELLPHONES AND TABLETS -Please be responsible with your technology use.- Unless a BYOT activity is taking place they are not allowed in sight.- These will be picked up and turned into an administrator by the end of the day.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS -Be on time. Tardies will be taken. (See South Campus Tardy Policy)-Profane language is unacceptable. -Use your classroom time wisely. I expect you to work on class assignments when you have time to do it in class. -Be prepared and be a participant of the class.

UIL ELIGIBILITY • If you participate in any

UIL activity you must have a grade of 70 (No Pass, No Play) to stay in good standing with that activity.

• Please stay on top of your grades and do not wait until the last minute to attempt to raise your grade to meet UIL requirements.

• I will gladly have a conference with a parent, sponsor, or coach before 3 week grades are due, but I will not manipulate or inflate grades to help you pass.

9-WEEKS GRADING PERIOD

RETESTING POLICY ✓If a student receives below a 70 on a test he/she will be allowed to take one retest to improve their score.

✓The highest possible grade on a retest is a 70.

✓RETESTING- you must retest BEFORE the next test is given. You may be required to come in before your retest to correct your last test or complete a retest assignment BEFORE retesting (within the 5 day period). If both of these requirements are not met then you may forfeit your opportunity to retest.

✓All retest must be scheduled in advance, do not show up unannounced to take a retest.

✓NO RETEST ON QUIZZES

TUTORIALS

Make–up Work (excused absences and school sponsored absences ONLY): • You are responsible for asking and receiving any and all

assignments and if possible notes from EVERY day that you missed on your first day back to my class. This should take place before school.

• Any assignments or projects due while you were absent are due the day you return. (see Assignments section)

• Depending on the length of your absence you have a maximum of 5 days to turn in all missing work.

• If you return the day of a test and/or quiz and the only day you missed was the review you WILL be REQUIRED to take the test/quiz that day in class.

• All other quizzes and/or tests must be made-up before/after school the same week it was given.

Marking Period End Date

1st 9-weeks October 18, 2017

2nd 9-weeks January 12, 2018

3rd 9-weeks March 9, 2018

4th 9-weeks May 25, 2018