Welcome to Statistics, Probability, and Data Analysis Level 1
Course Guidelines
Bonnie Peletier – Room 817
Text: Workshop Statistics: Discovery with Data (2nd edition)
Course Description:
Prerequisite: Final grade of C in Lv1 Algebra 2
This course provides an opportunity for students to develop the ability to collect and
organize relevant data, to use statistical methods to analyze data and to evaluate
resulting predictions and inferences, and to apply concepts of probability in the
decision-making process. Students will explore the design of surveys, polls, and
experiments to assess the validity of their results, to identify potential sources of bias,
and to identify the types of conclusions that can be drawn. (adapted from Mass. Math
Frameworks)
Course Goals:
 To incorporate activity based statistics
 To construct, draw inferences, and reason with charts, tables, and graphs that
summarize data from real-world situation
 To use sampling to recognize and describe its role in statistical claims. To use
simulations to estimate probabilities.
 To generate experimental probabilities, as appropriate, to represent problems
involving uncertainty.
 To apply the concept of a random variable.
 To determine the likelihood of outcomes, using theoretical probabilities. To interpret
discrete probability distributions.
 To integrate technology using the TI-83 Graphing Calculator and / or Applicable
computer software.
 To actively engage students in problem solving algorithms.
 To enhance the development of critical thinking and to evaluate arguments that are
based on data analysis.
Supplies: You will need a notebook or binder for taking notes, graph paper, TI 83 or 84
graphing calculator and link cable, pencils (you must have a pencil for all assessments),
and a two pocket folder which will be used to store your homework and all handouts; it
will be collected periodically and checked.
Classroom Expectations:
 Be on time and ready to learn. I will follow the LHS attendance policy.
 Respect your classmates and the teacher.
 Please raise your hand if you would like to ask/answer a question.
 If someone is speaking to the class, please show respect and refrain from talking.
 Please leave food outside the classroom. A drink which has a cover is OK.
 If you need to use the bathroom, please sign out on the clipboard by the door. I ask
that only one person is out of the room at a time.
 Please understand that if something is a school rule, it is non-negotiable.
Grading: I use a point system and your grade will include:
Homework, Classwork, Quizzes, Tests and Projects
Homework: Homework will be assigned most nights, and is due the next class meeting
unless otherwise indicated. Your work will be periodically checked for completeness (see
rubric below) or graded (based on correct answers).
4 points
All problems
attempted and
work shown
completely
3 points
More than half of
the problems
attempted and
work shown
completely
2 points
Half of the
problems
attempted with all
work shown or all
problems
attempted with no
work shown
1 points
Less than half of
the problems
attempted or mo
0 points
Homework not
attempted.
Quizzes, Tests, and Projects: Tests will be given at the end of each chapter or unit,
they will be announced. At least one Quiz will be given for each unit; these may or may
not be announced. All tests and quizzes are timed. You will not be given extra time to
complete assessments unless you have an Ed plan which allows for extended time.
Projects may be assigned periodically throughout the school year. The projects are
designed to be long-term, at home assignments that enhance the curriculum being
covered in class. Each project will have detailed instructions and specified due dates.
Final Exam: You will be given a final exam at the end of the year that will count for up
to 20% of your final grade. I will announce the exact weight of the final exam towards
the end of the year.
Extra Help: Students are encouraged to come for extra help – Look for me in room
817 or 713. I am available most days during Z-Block and other times by appointment.
Plan ahead if possible, remember the day before an assessment or a project due date is
a busy time and you may not get the individual help you need.
Absences: If you have an excused absence from class, you are responsible for asking
me about missed work the day you return to school. You can also email me to ask for any
missing assignments. Any work that was due when you were out needs to be turned in
the day you return. Any work assigned while you are out will be due the Monday
following the absence. If you have an unexcused absence from class you will receive up
to a maximum of 55% credit for the work due that day.
If you have an excused absence on the day of a test or quiz, you will need to speak with
me the day you return to schedule the make-up. A test will be taken/completed by 3 pm
on the third day after it was given and a quiz will be taken/completed by 3 pm on the
second day after it was given For school-sponsored absences such as field trips, you
will need to arrange the make up before the absence. If you have an unexcused absence
on the day of a test or quiz you will be permitted to make it up and will receive up to a
maximum of 55% credit for that test or quiz.
The following is a list of some other things that you can do to get the most out of
this class:
 Participate actively in class discussions and group work.
 Learn by doing, not just watching.
 Learn by both listening and talking. You will learn as much from your classmates’
questions, answers, ideas, and mistakes as you will from your own.
 Work to understand the concepts and ideas in the course, not just learning skills and
procedures. Memorizing the steps will not be enough to succeed.
 Expect that there will be things you don’t get immediately. Learn to be persistent in
your thinking and problem solving.
 Ask questions during discussions, in your group, and after school.
 Do homework everyday.
 Seek help from your teacher, classmates, or other resources.
Course Content:
Unit 1 - Exploring Data: Distributions
Topic 1 Data and Variables
Topic 2 Data, Variables, and Calculators
Topic 3 Displaying and Describing Distributions
Topic 4 Measures of Center
Topic 5 Measures of Spread
Unit II Topic 6
Topic 7
Topic 8
Topic 9
Topic 10
Topic 11
Exploring Data: Comparisons and Relationships
Comparing Distributions I :Quantitative Variables
Comparing Distributions II : Categorical Variables
Graphical Displays of Association
Correlation Coefficient
Least Squares Regression I
Least Squares Regression II
Unit III -Collecting Data
Topic 12
Sampling
Topic 13
Designing Studies
Unit IV Topic 14
Topic 15
Topic 16
Topic 17
Topic 18
Topic 19
Topic 20
Topic 21
Topic 22
Randomness in Data
Probability
Normal Distributions
Sampling Distributions I: Proportions
Sampling Distributions II: Means(time permitting)
Central Limit Theorem
Confidence Intervals: Proportions
Confidence Intervals: Means (time permitting)
Test of Significance I: Proportions
Test of Significance II: Means (time permitting)