COURSE DESCRIPTION:

AP Statistics is a college-level statistics course that introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students cultivate their understanding of statistics using technology, investigations, problem-solving, and writing as they explore concepts like variation and distribution; patterns and uncertainty; and data-based predictions, decisions, and conclusions.

COURSE RESOURCE:  

MATH MEDIC

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

1. Daily attendance.  The responsibility is yours to make up any work due to absences/tardies of any kind.  Come prepared every day to participate in class activities, with homework completed, with graphing calculator, and laptop.  Being present, focused, and engaged in Class Activities is vital to becoming successful.

2. Engagement and Effort.  There will be assignments virtually every day with tests and quizzes occurring often.  If you are struggling, please seek assistance.  I am available as much as I can to assist you.  You must fully participate and be on top of things in order to be successful.  There will be a requirement to put in extra time into this class.

3. Precision and Neatness.  Close isn’t good enough.  Being accurate and neat is important in math.  Working to the best of your ability is expected, not requested. 

COURSE MATERIALS: 

1. Spiral notebook (one inch minimum)

2. Plenty of paper / pencils / red pen / highlighter

3. TI-84 Plus CE calculator - required daily (you will check one out and be responsible for it)

GRADING:

Very simple… Class Activities     20%

Homework     10%

Assessments   70%

You have enrolled in a challenging, college level mathematics course. You need to treat it as such. Doing what you can to just get by will result in a dangerous academic situation. Please prepare to the best of your ability.

Looking forward to a positive and successful year. -- Ms. Chuang