2014-2015 AP Statistics Syllabus
Prairie View High School
Mr. Hart
dhart@sd27j.org
303-655-8953
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course students should understand:
 Exploring Data
o Constructing and interpreting graphical displays of distributions of univariate data
o Summarizing distributions of univariate data
o comparing distributions of univariate data
o Exploring bivariate data
o Exploring categorical data
 Sampling and Experimentation
o Overview of methods of data collection
o Planning and conducting surveys
o Planning and conducting experiments
o Generalizability of results and types of conclusions that can be drawn from
observational studies, experiments, and surveys
 Anticipating Patterns
o Probability
o Combining independent random variables
o The normal distribution
o Sampling distributions
 Statistical Inference
o Estimation
o Confidence Intervals
o Tests of significance
Grading Policy:
 40% Chapter Tests
 20% Quizzes
 20% Investigative Tasks/Projects
 10% Classwork/Homework Sets
 10% Warm-Ups/Participation
Grading Scale:
100-90% A
89 - 80% B
79 - 70% C
69 - 60% D
59 - 0% F
Supplies Needed:
 3 Ring Binder for keeping notes/Handouts/Notebook Paper
 Assignment Notebook (Composition Book or Spiral Notebook for Problem Assignments)
 Resource Packet (Available on the Statistics Class Page on the PVHS website)
 Graphing Calculator required - TI-84+ is preferred calculator that will be modeled in class
(You must have one of these to complete problems assigned daily during the course)
Primary Text:
Stats: Modeling the World: by Bock/Velleman/De Veaux – 3rd ed. Copyright 2010
Instructional Focus:
The purpose of the AP course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for
collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. This course involves the study of four main
areas: exploratory analysis; planning a study; probability; and statistical inference. Students entering
this course are expected to have mathematical maturity and quantitative reasoning ability. This
course lends itself naturally to a mode of teaching that engages students in constructing their own
knowledge. Important components of the course should include the use of technology, projects and
laboratories, cooperative group problem-solving, and writing, as a part of concept-orientated
instruction and assessment.
Homework Policy:
Students should expect a 45-60 minute homework assignments (Reading, Problems, Inv. Tasks,
Etc…) every night for this course. Homework will be accepted on its due date for full credit. Late
Problem Assignments will receive 80% of the credit up to the date of the unit test. After the unit test,
Homework Assignments will no longer be accepted. Attendance is very important. If you have an
unexcused absence the homework that was due will not be accepted. If you are sick you will be
given extra days according to the PVHS student handbook. It is your responsibility to get your
assignment from me or your fellow classmates the day you return. This is a college level class and
attendance is critical to your success. Students with frequent absences find it hard to catch up and
understand the materials. Any assessment (test or quiz) that is missed needs to be made up the
class period you return. It is critical that your attendance is regular and punctual.
Quizzes:
Quizzes will be given once a chapter and constitute 20% of the students grade. Quizzes will be open
ended problems where students will be asked to show all of their work, explain their processes and
answer the questions in context or multiple choice questions.
Unit Exams:
There will be 7 Unit Exams during the course of the year (See Attached Course Planner for Unit
Breakdown). Unit Exams will consist of half of an AP Test and be given over two class periods.
Previous years AP College Board Exam questions will be used so students will have extensive
exposure to the types of questions they will be tested on Wednesday, May 13th. Day 1will consist of
20 Multiple Choice Questions (50 points). Day 2 will be three Free Response Questions (50 points)
and will be graded using the 4 point rubric developed by the College Board. Unit exams will be scored
on a 15 point scale and converted to the PVHS 10 point Grade scale.
Investigative Tasks:
During the course of each unit, students will be given various Investigative Tasks to solve and turn in.
Investigative Tasks are very similar to Free Response Question #6 on the AP Exam students will take
on May 9th. These tasks are Free Response Questions and students will need to show all work,
processes and explanations of solutions in context. The Investigative Tasks will be graded on the 4
Point Scale developed by the College Board and will compose 15% of the students grade. Students
will have at least 3 days to complete each Investigative Tasks. Investigative Tasks are due on
assigned due dates for full credit and one day late for up to 80% credit. After that,
Investigative Tasks will not be accepted for credit.
Technology
All students are required to have a TI-84 Plus or TI-Nspire graphing calculator for use in class, at
home, and on the AP Exam. Students will use this graphing calculator extensively throughout the
course. The TI 84 will be the calculator used in class and modeled for students on the statistical
procedures and functions that can be performed using the calculator.
Final Exam:
It is required that all AP Statistics students take the College Board AP Exam on Wednesday, May
13th 2015 Every student deserves to have a national board of college professors and high school AP
teachers evaluate his/her work and have the opportunity to earn college credit. For the students who
take the AP exam, this will serve as their 2nd Semester Cumulative Final.
Student Resources:
 Students will have access to a Resource Packet in addition to this syllabus containing AP
Exam Formulas & Tables, AP Exam Tips, Random Number Table, Top Ten Phrases to use in
your Answers, etc… at the beginning of the course. Students should bring this Packet to class
every day. Students will also be given Unit specific resources throughout the year and should
have a 3 ring binder to organize and keep these handouts. The resource packet is available on
the AP Statistics class page within the Prairie View HS website.
 There will be an AP Statistics Class Page available on the Prairie View High School Web
Page. The class page will contain chapter power points, chapter notes, assignment guides &
schedules, internet resources & links, class assignments & documents, homework solutions.
Students should be able to access this page to supplement their materials and enhance their
mastery of the subject.
Parents
Attendance and grades can be viewed through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal at any time. From the
School District 27J website www.sd27j.org, login with the student ID number as the user name and the date of
birth as the password.
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at dhart@sd27j.org.
Parents and students can also reach me at (303) 655-8800 ext. 8953 or email me at
dhart@sd27j.org with any questions or concerns.
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Course Planner: This is a rough estimate of the pacing for the Statistics course
Chapter
Class Days
Part I Exploring and Understanding Data**
1
Stats Starts Here
1
2
Data
1
3
Displaying and Describing Categorical Data
3
4
Displaying and Summarizing Quantitative Data
6
5
Understanding and Comparing Distributions
3
6
The Standard Deviation as Ruler and the Normal Model
5
Assessment (Assigned throughout the unit)
2
Part II Exploring Relationships between Variables**
7
Scatterplots, Association, and Correlation
3
8
Linear Regression (including a test)
8
9
Regression Wisdom
4
10
Re-Expressing Data
6
Assessment (Assigned throughout the unit)
2
Part III Gathering Data**
11
Understanding Randomness
4
12
Sample Surveys
5
13
Experiments
4
Assessment (Assigned throughout the unit)
2
Project (Data Collection and Analysis)
4
Part IV Randomness and Probability
14
From Randomness to Probability
3
15
Probability Rules!
4
16
Random Variables
4
17
Probability Models
4
Assessment (Assigned throughout the unit)
2
Part V From the Data at Hand to the World at Large
18
Sampling Distribution Models
4
19
Confidence Intervals for Proportions
4
20
Testing Hypothesis about Proportions
2
21
More about Tests
3
22
Comparing Two Proportions
2
Assessment (Assigned throughout the unit)
2
Part VI Learning About the World
23
Inferences about Means
3
24
Comparing Means
2
25
Paired Samples and Blocks
2
Group Project
2
Assessment (Assigned throughout the unit)
2
Part VII Inference When Variables Are Related
26
Comparing Counts
6
27
Inferences for Regression
4
Assessment (Assigned throughout the unit)
2
Review for the AP Exam, with a practice exam
20
**Order of the first three units may change
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make-up work if I am absent, and to turn in all of my assignments on time.
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