Probability and Statistics



Statistics and Probability Mrs. Pamela Meehan

Fall 2009 Phone #: 240-236-8318

Email: pamela.meehan@

Textbook: Elementary Statistics by Bluman, 6th edition

Prerequisite: successful completion of Algebra II

Materials: These materials are expected to be in class on a daily basis:

Covered textbook

Graphing calculator (TI-83, TI-83 plus, or TI-84)

3 subject notebook or 1” binder w/paper for warm-ups and assignments

Graph paper

Straightedge

Red/green checking pen or highlighter

Pencils, pencils, pencils !!!

Course Description and Content: The content of this course includes, but is not limited to the

following: Collection and organization of data, hypothesis testing, description of data, probability, simulation, correlation, regression, and expected values.

Level: Merit level courses are designed for students who generally meet or exceed the

objectives and expectations of the essential curriculum, both in terms of content

knowledge and application. Coursework includes a balance of concrete and abstract material, with an emphasis on both teacher directed and independent work. Successful completion of this course will prepare students for post-high school education.

Career Pathways: This class teaches skills that would be good preparation for any of the six

pathways due to it’s collection and analyzing of data. The two it would be most closely helpful for is Business Management Systems and Natural Resource and Agriculture pathways.

Behavior Expectations:

1) Be in your seat working on the warm-up when the bell rings.

2) Attempt all work. (Completing all work is expected.)

3) Respect fellow students and staff at all times.

4) Follow directions the first time they are given.

5) Follow all school rules.

Consequences:

1) Warning

2) 30- minute detention w/ parent contact

3) Office referral.

Grading: The grade for the term will be determined as follows

Tests 50% Quizzes 35% Assignments 15%

The grade for the semester will be determined as follows:

1st term 40% 2nd term 40% Final exam 20%

Grade Progress: Grades will be updated periodically and after each unit test. Please check for

progress on Pinnacle. Students are encouraged to seek extra help in class and

outside of class whenever necessary. I am available for questions most days after

school until 2:50, except when mandatory meetings are scheduled. Parents can

contact me by either phone or email using the information on the front whenever

any questions or concerns arise.

Attendance Policy: Students are expected to be in class, on time everyday. If an absence is

coded unexcused, all work completed that day will receive a grade of 0%,

including quizzes and tests. Please remember to have notes written to excuse

your absences and to show the admit slip to the teacher.

Make-up Policy: Students will be held responsible for everything that is assigned when they are

absent. The students should check with me the next day back for any missing work. After five days all missing assignments receive a grade of 0%. Test and quizzes may only be made up after school or during lunch.

Bathroom Passes: Students will be allowed two bathroom passes for the semester. Please use

them wisely. No planner, no ID, no pass.

Calculator Misuse: At NO TIME will students be allowed to share calculators or other materials

when taking a quiz or test. Game playing on the graphing calculators will not be

tolerated. First offense will result in the clearing of the memory and a phone call

home. Second offense may result in the loss of using the graphing calculator.

Cell Phones: Any student suspected or caught using text messaging during class time, especially

during a quiz or test, will automatically receive a zero for the assignment. The phone will be taken and given to the appropriate administrator.

Please keep one for your records. Sign and return the other to Mrs. Meehan.

I am looking forward to a successful semester with your child. You are welcome in the classroom anytime!!

Student’s Printed Name _________________________________

Parent Signature________________________________________ Date_____________

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