2015-16 COURSE SYLLABUS
AP Statistics
Maynard Holbrook Jackson H.S.
Ms. Stephanie Johnson, Principal
Teacher: Mrs. Timesha Brooks
Website:
Room Number: 2108
No. of Semesters: 2
Textbook: AP Statistics: Modeling the World
801 Glenwood Ave
Atlanta, GA 30312
Mr. Adam Danser, 9th Grade Assistant Principal
Dr. Faya Paul, Assistant Principal
Phone Number: (770) 802-5200
Email: tubrooks@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Tutorial Days: Wednesdays
Tutorial Hours: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM or by appointment
Tutorial Location: Room 2208
Mathematics Department Philosophy
Maynard Jackson High School’s instructional practices are in alignment with The National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (NCTM), and Georgia Standards of Excellence. We believe that teachers should:
 Select mathematical tasks to engage students’ interest and intellect
 Provide opportunities to deepen students’ understanding of mathematics and applications
 Orchestrate classroom discourse in ways that promote the investigation and growth of mathematical ideas
 Help students use technology and other tools to pursue mathematical investigations
 Help students seek connections to previous and developing knowledge
 Guide individual, small-group, and whole-class instruction
The curriculum is saturated with these goals and experiences so that they will become commonplace in the lives of
our students. Students need to see that mathematics is more than a collection of concepts and skills to be
mastered; it includes methods of investigating, reasoning, and communicating. It includes the ability to set up
problems with the appropriate operations, the knowledge of a variety of techniques to approach and work on
problems, the understanding of the underlying mathematical features of a problem, the ability to work with others on
problems, the preparation for open problem situations, and the belief in the utility and value of mathematics.
Believing that every student is capable of learning mathematics, opportunities are provided for all students to strive
toward their maximum potential and to increase their confidence in themselves and in their own abilities. Teachers
and parents work together in helping students to appreciate mathematics, to grow more proficient mathematically,
and to realize that mathematical skills are stepping stones to success. Mathematics instruction continues to grow to
meet the changing demands of our society. Literacy in Mathematics requires understandings and habits of mind
that enables citizens to make sense of our world, to think critically and independently, to recognize and weigh
alternative explanations, and to deal reasonably with problems that involve numbers, patterns, and logical
arguments.
Our goal for students at Maynard Jackson High School is that they find mathematics exciting; that they learn to
apply mathematics in their everyday life instead of just learning theories and facts. We want our students to use and
apply the 8 Standards for Mathematical Practices, in their everyday lives: 1) Make sense of problems and
persevere in solving them; 2) Reason abstractly and quantitatively; 3) Construct viable arguments and critique the
reasoning of others; 4) Model with mathematics; 5) Use appropriate tools strategically; 6) Attend to precision; 7)
Look for and make use of structure; 8) Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning. The consistent
application of these practices will help our students understand, make meaning of, and apply mathematics for the
rest of their lives.
Course Description
Statistics is a way of reasoning, along with a collection of tools and methods, designed to help us understand the
world."(Stats: Modeling the World, 2nd; Bock, Velleman, De Veaux). Knowledge of statistics and statistical
methods is necessary in fields ranging from traditional sciences and engineering to business, law, medicine,
social science, education, and journalism to name just a few. Regardless of your future career choice, I have the
following goals for you upon completion of this course:
1. You will be an informed consumer of statistics.
2. You will understand how statistics helps in decision-making in both your future professional life as well as your
personal life.
3. You will be prepared to take the AP exam.
Algebra I Course Outline
The course can be divided into four major themes of study (from Advanced Placement Program Course
Description: Statistics, The College Board):
1. Exploring Data: Observing patterns and departures from patterns (Chap 1-10: 8-10 weeks)
(a) Displaying and describing categorical data
(b) Displaying and describing quantitative (univariate) data
(c) Introduction to simple linear regression
(d) Introduction to the Normal Model
2. Planning a Study: Deciding what and how to measure (Chap 11-13: 3-4 weeks)
(a) Randomness and simulations
(b) Collecting data through sampling
(c) Experiments and observational studies
3. Anticipating Patterns: Producing models using probability theory and simulation (Chap 14-18: 6-7 weeks)
(a) Basics of probability
(b) Random variables
(c) Probability models
4. Statistical Inference: Confirming models (Chap 19-27: 7-8 weeks)
(a) Sampling distribution models
(b) Confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for one- and two-sample
(c) Confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for one- and two-sample means
(d) Comparing counts with chi-square tests
(e) Confidence intervals and hypothesis tests for the slope of a line
End-of-Semester Math Group Project
Students are required to complete an End-of-Semester Mathematics Group Project, during both semesters. Students will
be expected to collaborate with classmates outside of the regularly scheduled class time, in order to complete the project. The
project grade shall be recorded under the grading category, “Projects.” Students will be given 2-3 weeks to complete the project. Late
projects SHALL NOT be accepted. Group members will be expected to make an oral presentation of the project. Students will be provided
a Project Rubric which will outline expectations of the final product.
Course Content Standards:
Specific Georgia Standards of Excellence for Algebra I may be accessed at: www.georgiastandards.org
Evaluation and Grading:
COURSE COMPONENTS
Class Assignments
Unit Tests
Lesson Quizzes
Projects
Homework
TOTAL
*Georgia Milestone
WEIGHTS
15%
35%
20%
25%
5%
100%
100%
Grading Scale
100-90
A
89-80
B
79-70
C
69-0
F
Not Evaluated
NE
*The state mandated Georgia Milestone Exam is
required and is factored in as a separate 100%
towards the student’s final grade.
Campus Portal for Parents and Guardians: Visit https://ic.apsk12.org/portal to view class schedules,
attendance records and grades. To activate your account, visit the school to receive your login (activation key).
Required Materials:
- #2 Pencils (Math is ALWAYS completed in PENCIL ONLY. Some special
assignments may be required to be type-written)
- Personal Hand-Held Pencil Sharpener
- Bounded Composition Notebook
- Two 2-Pocket Vinyl Folders (NOT THE PAPER FOLDERS)
- TI 83/84 Graphing Calculator. TI-83/84 calculator, if possible. I will be instructing primarily with a TI-84+
calculator which has all of the statistical functions you will need and is easy to learn to use. Also, I have
TI-84 calculators for you to use during class. Other models and brands are available (TI-89, TI-NSpire,
Casio (several models)), however I am less familiar with some of these so you would have to be
prepared to do a little bit of outside study in order to use your calculator effectively. If you cannot provide
your own calculator the library may have TI-83/84 calculators available for you to check out for a couple
of weeks at a time, and some calculators available for the entire year for a small fee.
Websites, Programs and Remediation Tools:
Program
Khan Academy
USA Test Prep
Purple Math
Georgia Standards of Excellence
Georgia Department of Education
Classroom Rules:
Students are expected to:
The student will…
1.
Be Prompt. Be ON TIME for class and in seat BEFORE
the bell rings. Immediately begin working on OPENING
activity.
Website
www.khanacademy.com
www.usatestprep.com
www.purplemath.com
www.georgiastandards.com
www.doe.k12.ga.us
Primary Consequences
Students tardy to class for any reason will be
required to sign the Tardy Log.
1. Verbal Warning
2. Parent Contact
3. Contact Parents and After-school
Detention
4. Discipline Referral
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
Be Prepared with pencils, math notebook, graphing paper,
ruler, graphing calculator, and other materials as required.
Complete math assignments in PENCIL
only. Work completed in pen will NOT be evaluated.
Be Productive
Stay in seat and remain on-task at all times, whether
working individually or in small groups.
Be Respectful Be polite and respectful in speech and
actions to the teacher and classmates. Raise hands and
wait to be acknowledged BEFORE speaking.
Be Positive: Respect each other’s individuality and
differences. Bullying in our classroom in any form, will
NOT be tolerated
Refrain from Asking To Leave the classroom for any
reason other than a true emergency. Should students
experience a true emergency, a Hall Pass is REQUIRED
to leave the classroom. Students shall NOT be permitted
to leave room 15 minutes PRIOR to ending of class period.
Under no circumstances will students be permitted to walk
in and out of the classroom at will.
Dispose of food, drink (H2O ok), gum, candy, and the like,
BEFORE entering the classroom.
Refrain from Using Cell Phones. They must remain
completely turned off and out of sight in the classroom.
On occasion, cell phone use may be permitted ONLY
when AUTHORIZED for lesson use by the TEACHER. In
this case, phones shall remain FACE DOWN on the
student’s desk AT ALL TIMES.
Observe the School Dress Code at all times.
4.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Verbal Warning
After School Detention
Contact Parents
Verbal Warning
Work will NOT be evaluated
Work will NOT be evaluated and
parents will be contacted
Work will NOT be evaluated and
student will be assigned After-School
Detention
Verbal Warning
Change seat in Classroom
Contact Parents and After-School
Detention
Discipline Referral
1. Parent Conference
2. Discipline Referral
1.
2.
3.
4.
Verbal Warning
Contact Parents
After-School Detention
Discipline Referral
Food, drink, candy, gum and the like, will be
immediately confiscated and disposed of.
Device confiscated, turned into the Discipline
Office, and held until claimed by a parent.
Inappropriate dress will be referred to the
Discipline Office.
Be Responsible. Check Edmodo, classmates and/or
“Absent Folder” for notes, when absent from school.
11. Missed work MUST BE completed and submitted within 2
days of return to school. (See Missed Assignments
Policy below)
Some offenses will require immediate administrative attention.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS: It is important that students are responsible and meet established due dates for assignments. Late
is defined as anytime work is submitted after the assignment has already been collected by the teacher.
MAKE-UP AND MISSING ASSIGNMENTS: Students with an excused absence will be expected to submit missed work ON
OR BEFORE THE THIRD CLASS MEETING after the absence. Pre-announced assignments are due upon return to
school.
Selected Important Dates
Date
8/31
Event
PTSA Meeting
Date
12/18
Event
End First Semester
Date
3/18
9/7
Labor Day – NO SCHOOL
Semester Break – NO SCHOOL
3/23
9/8-9
10/8-12
Progress/Deficiency Report
Teacher Professional
12/23 –
1/5/2016
1/6/16
1/8
Event
Teacher Professional Learning
Day – NO SCHOOL
Mid-Semester Progress Report
First Day Second Semester
Report Cards
4/4-8
4/27-28
Spring Break – NO SCHOOL
Progress/Deficiency Report
10/14
11/11-12
11/23-27
Learning & Fall Break – NO
SCHOOL
Mid-Semester Progress
Report
Progress/Deficiency Report
Thanksgiving Break – NO
SCHOOL
1/18
2/9-10
2/12-16
Dr. ML King, Jr. Holiday – NO
SCHOOL
Progress/Deficiency Report
Winter Break/President’s Day –
NO SCHOOL
5/25
6/3
End Second Semester – LAST DAY
SCHOOL
Report Cards
The complete District Calendar of important dates may be accessed online at
http://www.atlanta.k12.ga.us/page/329
School-wide Expectations:
MASTERY LEARNING: With mastery learning, a unit of material is taught, and student understanding is evaluated before
students are able to move on to the next unit. Students who have not shown mastery for a particular unit will receive
feedback and support in reaching mastery. They may be given practice exercises, study guides, group work or
complementary resources to help them improve and achieve mastery. Students who demonstrate mastery of the content
for a particular unit are given enrichment exercises like special projects, tasks or academic games to further or broaden
their knowledge of the material.
DEFICIENCY REPORTS: Parents and guardians are informed when students are making unsatisfactory progress in
classes. Poor performance will be reported to parents and guardians as soon as problems are evident. Deficiency
reports with plans for remediation will be written for all students making unsatisfactory progress, and parent-guardians
conferences must be scheduled. Unsatisfactory grades should never come as a surprise to parents, guardians, or
students. Teachers will:
 Contact parents and guardians early in the semester if academic, attendance, or behavioral difficulties are
apparent.
 Notify the counselor, SST/RTI Chair, and the academy leader of serious problems that are affecting classroom
performance.
ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY: Students wanting to participate in athletic programs governed by the GHSA and extracurricular
activities must meet eligibility requirements to participate. The Athletic Director (and the Extracurricular Activities
sponsors) will collaborate with teachers to monitor and to identify students in danger of failing courses. All faculty
members will be given a master list of students participating in extracurricular activities and athletics under the auspices of
the GHSA.
Ways to Communicate with Mrs. Brooks
1. Email tubrooks@atlanta.k12.ga.us
2. REMIND
Remind is a free, safe, and simple messaging tool that helps teachers share important updates and reminders with a
group of students and parents. Subscribe by text, email or using the Remind app. All personal information is kept
private. Teachers and other parents will never see your phone number, nor will you see theirs. Visit remind.com to
learn more.
To receive messages via text, follow the instructions below:
Algebra I Parents/Students:
Text @drbrown02 to 81010. Have trouble using 81010? Try
texting @drbrown02 to (678) 792-4748
3. I am also available for Parent Conferences. Please contact the school to schedule conferences.
I am honored to be your child’s teacher this year, and look forward to an awesome year of working with you and your child!
* The teacher reserves the right to adjust the course work and/or differentiate instruction as needed to meet the needs of
students, to support academic success
2015-16 COURSE SYLLABUS
AP Statistics
Maynard Holbrook Jackson H.S.
801 Glenwood Ave
Atlanta, GA 30312
Ms. Stephanie Johnson, Principal
Mr. Adam Danser, 9th Grade Assistant Principal
Dr. Faya Paul, Assistant Principal
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