A. P. STATISTICS
Hamilton Southeastern High School
2015-2016
SYLLABUS
Ms. Hunt
hhunt@hse.k12.in.us
Advanced Placement Statistics operates as a college-level equivalent regarding the learning
of statistical concepts and practices. Students in this course will study the organization
and display of both quantitative and categorical data; relationships between variables and
the purposes of regression; the need for and appropriate use of surveys, experiments, and
observational studies; mathematical calculations regarding probability; and hypothesis
testing, other inference tests, and confidence intervals.
COURSE OUTLINE
Chapter
Main Topics
Class
Sessions
1
Exploring data: Analyzing and displaying categorical and
quantitative data
9
2
Modeling distributions of data: Normal distribution
7
3
Describing relationships: Scatterplots, correlation, and regression
8
4
Designing studies: Sampling, surveys, experiments, and bias
11
5
Probability: Randomness, simulation, and probability rules
8
6
Random variables: Discrete and continuous random variables,
transformation, and binomial/geometric random variables
9
7
Sampling distributions: sample proportions and sample means
7
8
Estimating with confidence: confidence intervals for population
proportions and population means
7
9
Testing a claim: Significance tests, estimating a population
proportion and population mean
8
10
Comparing two groups: Two proportions and two means
8
11
Inference for distributions of categorical data: Chi-Square
6
12
More about regression: Inference for linear regression
7
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GRADING
Class Work and Homework
Much of the work completed for this class is project-based, applied, and written. It may
be, therefore, that we have nightly homework one week, and only a single project the next
week. Assignments vary in duration, detail, and type. One expectation that will remain
consistent, though, is that each student worry more about the quality of his or her work.
Although this course falls within Hamilton Southeastern High School's mathematics
department, it is first and foremost a communications class, with data simply serving as
the medium driving our communicative efforts. I feel this class is an outstanding
opportunity to learn how to talk about numbers, interpret the world around us, and
gather information on personal interests. Therefore, for students, homework will consist
of a mix between stereotypical "number crunching," watching videos, writing, reading,
and creating.
Some days homework will just be checked for completion whereas other days I may ask to
collect assignments. It is expected that students attempt and correct every homework
assignment that is assigned. Homework grades may be based on effort, accuracy, or in the
form of a homework quiz.
**Note: You have the opportunity to bump your homework grade up if you complete an
assignment by test day for the current unit.
Assessments
I do my best to assess students formatively and often. Whether those assessments come
informally or formally, my hope is that students use them to improve. Some of your
assessments will come in the form of a quiz or test; other times you will be assessed with
projects, papers, experiments, exit slips, etc. Students will be informed of their updated
grades, and are always welcome to check our online grades, as those will be accurate
according to traditional percentages and letter grades. My emphasis for our class,
however, is on feedback and improvement, not on the score itself.
Grade Breakdown
Quarterly grades will be figured using total points but categories will be approximately:
Tests- 50%
Quizzes- 35%
Assignments- 15%
There are two 9 week grading periods per semester. Each 9 week grading period is worth
40% of your semester grade. The final exam is worth 20% of your semester grade.
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Grading Scale
A+
100
B+
87-89
C+
77-79
D+
67-69
A
93-99
B
83-86
C
73-76
D
63-66
A-
90-92
B-
80-82
C-
70-72
D-
60-62
F is below 60.
LOGISTICS
During Class
Although it may seem unnecessary at times to students, I will be particularly strict
regarding our class bell. A.P. Statistics is a college-level course and thus is very fast
paced. So, the bell ringing will signify the start of our class -- not when you should be
walking through the door to the room. If you are someone who consistently arrives on
time, this should be of no concern to you.
Passes will only be issued during class for emergencies. Students should fill water bottles
and use the restroom during passing periods.
Electronic Devices
As we are now a 1-to-1 school, electronic devices have become an integral part of the
education process. With this added use of technology comes responsibility on the part of
the student for respectable use of these devices. Please note that students are expected to
use devices during classroom time as directed by the teacher; these devices should not be
visible until directed to take them out. At this time, students should be using devices for
the educational work at hand. Misuse of devices will result in disciplinary action as
outline in the Student Handbook.
Materials
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One 3 ring binder with dividers (5 dividers) dedicated to MATH ONLY to keep bell
ringers, notes and homework organized
Notebook paper, graph paper
TI graphing calculator (TI 84 is preferred)
#2 Pencils (NO PEN)
Textbook (will use during class and often times to start homework in class)
AP Exam
If you so choose to do so, the AP exam for AP Statistics is on Thursday, May 12th at 12
pm. Information regarding registering for this exam will come soon. I strongly encourage
students to take this exam in the hopes of getting college credit.
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Absences and Make-up Work:
Attendance is crucial to this class because of the amount of material covered each class
session. If absent the student is responsible for all make-up work.
A. Check with classmates, our class website will always be updated, or e-mail me!
B. The weekly assignments are posted in class on the board as well as on the website.
C. Turn in any work that was due the day of your absence.
D. Read the sections covered, obtain any class notes from a friend, study the examples
and complete the work from the day you were absent. You will have one class day for
every day you were absent to make up the work
*All students with prearranged absences (doctor appointments, field trips, club activities,
etc.) must obtain scheduled class work and homework in advance prior to the absence.
All homework is to be turned in by regular due dates or in advance if student is not
present for due date. All tests/quizzes will be taken on regularly scheduled dates or in
advance if student is not present on test/quiz date.
CONTACT
Office Hours
I am available for help each morning beginning at 7:00 am, and often earlier. I only ask
that if a student would like assistance with material, concepts, skills, or other work before
the school day, to simply ask and set up a meeting a day or two in advance.
My availability after school varies due to my coaching position. I am not readily available
after school from August – October thus before school is the best option then. Once
November begins, I’m available after school much more frequently. Again, please check
with me ahead of time and we can set up a time to meet outside of class.
Contact Information
Email:
hhunt@hse.k12.in.us
Phone
Ext. #8868
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