AP Statistics
Mr. Deem
(858) 485-4800 ext 4267
rdeem@powayusd.com
What math course will I take in
college?
• In college, most students are required to
take one mathematics course. About half
of schools require a calculus course, and
the other half require a statistics course.
What credit or placement will I get
for my AP math class?
• Each college/university has a policy about
credit and/or placement awarded for
specific AP exams. AP Calculus has been
around longer, so more schools give credit
and/or placement for it than for AP
Statistics. At most schools that give credit,
earning a “passing” score on the AP
Statistics or AP Calculus exams results in
one semester of college credit. The key
might be which math course you’ll need in
your major.
What college major do I plan to
pursue?
• If you plan to pursue a degree in
mathematics, physics, or chemistry, you
will be expected to take calculus in
college. If you select an English, history,
fine arts, foreign language, or social
science major, then you are more likely to
need a statistics course. Some majors will
probably need to take both calculus and
statistics.
What is the difference between AP
Calculus and AP Statistics?
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AP Calculus
Graphical, numerical,
and algebraic
Builds on pre-calculus
concepts
Computational
proficiency helps
Emphasizes
techniques and
applications
TI-83/84/89
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AP Statistics
Collecting and
analyzing data
Computation deemphasized
Focus on
communication and
interpretation
Writing critical
TI-83/84/89
SOLUTION!
Take both!!
Calculator Required
• A statistical calculator is required for this
class (and AP Calculus).
• The calculator I will use is the TI-84 Plus
Silver Edition.
• A TI-83 Plus will work as well.
• These calculators cost between
$90 - $130.00.
Questions?
• (858) 485-4800 x4267
• rdeem@powayusd.com
Major Content Areas in AP
Statistics
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Exploring Data
Design and Sampling
Probability and Simulation
Statistical Inference
AP Statistics Exam Structure
• 40 Multiple Choice Questions: 90 minutes
(counts 50% of exam score)
• 6 Free Response Questions: 90 minutes
(counts 50% of exam score)
• Five open-ended items
• One Investigative Task: assess ability to
integrate statistical ideas and apply
them in a new context or in a
non-routine way.
YEAR
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
EXAMS
7,667
15,488
25,240
34,118
41,609
49,824
58,230
65,878
76,786
88,237
98,000
110,000
% PASSING
62.2
59.7
57.1
53.7
59.7
56.8
61.9
59.9
RB % Passing:
60.7
60.2 2008: 72%
58.7
2009: 76%
59.1
2010: 77%