AP Statistics
Alexandra M. Schreier
Textbook: Bock, Velleman and Devaux. Stats: Modeling the World, 2nd Edition, AP
Edition. Pearson/Prentice Hall, 2007
Course Description: The AP Statistics course is a college level non-calculus based study
of statistics. Students will study univariate data, bivariate data, sampling distributions and
statistical inference. A graphing calculator with statistics capabilities is required for this
course.
Grade Level: 10 – 12
Length: 36 weeks
Periods per Cycle: 6
Prerequisites: Algebra II
Critical Competencies:
1. Create displays for and summarize univariate data.
2. Create displays for and summarize bivariate data.
3. Gather data and design simulations and experiments.
4. Describe simple and compound probabilities.
5. Construct and describe confidence intervals.
6. Conduct hypothesis tests and draw inferences from the results.
Sequence of Topics:
1. Univariate Data
2. Bivariate Data
3. Sampling Techniques
4. Randomness and Probability
5. Sampling Distributions
6. Confidence Intervals
7. Inference
Requirements:
1. Maintain a notebook containing (3 ring - 1 inch binder):
a. Section 1: Activating Warm-Up Problems.
b. Section 2: Date, title of lesson, essential questions, notes,
vocabulary and examples.
c. Section 3: Homework
2. Complete all tests, quizzes, homework, warm up problems, projects,
worksheets, the midterm exam and final exam.
3. Bring to class a graphing calculator, your textbook and a sharpened pencil.
Evaluation:
Your quarter grade will be calculated by dividing the total points accumulated by
the total points possible. The result is then multiplied by 100 to obtain a percentage
grade. Grades are usually updated to Edline at the end of each week. Your grade for each
quarter will be based on your performance on the following.
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Chapter Tests: 100 points each.
Chapter Quizzes: 20 – 40 points each.
Warm-Up Problems: 1 point each (up to 5 points per week/no make ups).
Random Worksheets and Assignments: 5 – 50 points each.
Students must complete all mandatory requirements for the course. Quarter grades
of 60% or higher are considered passing.
Incompletes:
Students who receive an incomplete for any assignment will be assigned an
incomplete for the marking period. An incomplete for any marking period is an
incomplete for the course. Students will not be permitted to advance to the next course or
remove the incomplete through summer school. The course must be repeated the
following school year.
Make-up Policy:
It is your responsibility to make-up all required notes, worksheets, quizzes,
assignments, projects and tests when you return from school after an absence. Tests and
quizzes should be made up within 5 days of your return. You will not be permitted to
make up any work assigned during an unexcused absence. Warm Up problems can be
made up if the absence is due to extreme circumstances. Please see me if you think you
may qualify for this exemption.