AP Statistics Syllabus - SMIC School



SMIC Private School

AP Statistics Syllabus

2013-2014

Teacher: Priya Williams Phone: 5855-4588 ext 344

Email: priya_williams@ Office: MHS B215

Class period: Mon thru Friday - 5 periods

Textbook: Daniel YATES, David MOORE, Daren STARNES, The Practice of Statistics, 4th Edition, W.H. Freeman & Co., 2010

Course Description: Statistics is the field of math, which uses numerical tools to deal with random phenomena with data. AP Statistics is the high school equivalent of a one semester, introductory college statistics course. In the class of AP statistics we will study the role of statistics, the data analysis process, methods of collecting data, graphical and numerical methods for describing and summarizing data, probability distributions, sampling distributions, variability, confidence intervals, parameter estimation and comparison, goodness-of-fit tests, simple linear regression, correlation, multiple regression, and hypothesis testing.

This course concentrates on four broad conceptual themes: Exploring data including describing data patterns and departures from patterns, Sampling and experimentation including study planning and conducting and data collection, Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation, and Statistical inference based on data. Students will be asked to form hypotheses, collect and analyze data, explain methods, interpret results and communicate effectively. A strong emphasis will be placed on developing effective statistical communication skills and writing skills. Students will be asked to use the statistical vocabulary they learn.

This course will require the use of a TI-83/84 graphing calculator, Fathom statistical software and web-based java applets to investigate statistical concepts.

AP Statistics is a college level course. It requires more time and effort from the students than a regular HS class. Students are required to be engaged and active learners in the classroom. All students are expected to take the AP Statistics Exam on May 9, 2014 (Friday). Students who successfully complete the course and exam may receive credit, advanced placement or both for a one-semester introductory college statistics course.

Course goals:

In AP Statistics, students are expected to learn

Skills

• To produce convincing oral and written statistical arguments, using appropriate terminology, in a variety of applied settings.

• When and how to use technology to aid them in solving statistical problems

Knowledge

• Essential techniques for producing data (surveys, experiments, observational studies, simulations), analyzing data (graphical & numerical summaries), modeling data (probability, random variables, sampling distributions), and drawing conclusions from data (inference procedures – confidence intervals and significance tests)

Habits of mind

• To become critical consumers of published statistical results by heightening their awareness of ways in which statistics can be improperly used to mislead, confuse, or distort the truth.

Assessments:

Your grade in this course will be determined by your performance on tests, quizzes, homework, graded assignments, projects, and exams.

• Homework – will be assigned in most classes and treated as free response problem. Show your method and formula. Write what you put in the calculator. This will be collected and checked.

Formatting:

• Every homework must have your name, date, and the textbook page number written neatly at the top right corner

• Homework must show work. Reasons or theorems/properties must be given for multiple-choice and true/false problems, if there is any.

• Homework must be neat and legible

Homework that does not meet the stated criteria will receive no credit.

• Mini-Projects – most chapters will have a special problem or projects assigned. Each project will be explained in detail when it is given.

• Quizzes – will be given frequently. Students are required to do their HW diligently to do well in quizzes.

• Tests – given at the end of each unit using multiple choice and free response format.

• Final project - after AP Exam, the students will study additional topics and/or complete a final project to showcase their understanding of statistical topics and concepts.

Late Work:

• Late work is not encouraged. Assignments turned in late will lose 25% of the assigned point value per day. You will receive one HOMEWORK PASS per quarter that you may submit in lieu of an assignment. You may also "redeem" an unused pass at the end of a quarter for a 5 point increase in your homework average.

Academic Honesty:  

• Any student found cheating (this includes copying homework assignments, cheating on tests or quizzes, and plagiarizing) will receive an immediate 0% on that piece of work and both the office and the parents will be notified. I encourage collaboration, but I expect the work you submit to be your own.

Materials Required Daily in Class:

• Textbook (photocopy is prohibited)

• Graphing Calculator (TI83+ or 84+ required)

• Loose leaf paper for homework and class work

• A binder for collecting handouts, notes, assignments and assessments

Grading:

Homework: 10% Tests: 45%

Projects: 5% Exam: 20%

Quizzes: 20%

Course Expectations / Classroom Rules:

• All students will come to class on time – This means physically being in your seat when the bell rings.

• All students will come prepared to learn - This means bringing the textbook and notebook as well as something to write with. It also means being ready to participate and open to the learning experience.

• All students will be active and responsible learners - This means that you will participate in class, do all assignments on time, and take responsibility for your learning and behavior.

• All students will obey all SMIC School rules – refer to the student handbook

Bibliography of Learning Resources:

The primary textbook for this class is

Daniel YATES, David MOORE, Daren STARNES, The Practice of Statistics: Ti-83/84/89 Graphing Calculator Enhanced (Fourth Edition), W.H. Freeman and Company 2010.

Most lectures and homework in the course will come from this book, so you should bring the textbook to class every day. We may also have some handouts for those materials are not included in the text.

Martin STERNSTEIN, Ph.D., Barron’s How to Prepare for the AP Statistics Advanced Placement Exam (Fourth Edition), Barron’s Education Series 2009.

The Princeton Review, Cracking the AP Statistics Exam (2010 Edition)

McGraw Hill, 5 Steps to a 5 - AP Statistics (2008-2009)

Brase | Brase, Understandable Statistics, Houghton Mifflin & Co., Eighth Edition,

Kaplan, AP Statistics, 2008 Edition

Released questions from previous AP Exams, 2002 and 2007

Articles from various sources to illustrate relevant statistical topics, provided by teacher and students

YMS4e Textbook companion website (), online quizzes and statistical applets

Tentative Schedule for the first semester:

Chapter 1: Exploring Data (11 days, 3 quizzes,1 Ch test and 1 Mini-project)

Chapter 2: Modeling Distributions of Data (9 days, 2 quizzes, 1 Ch test)

Chapter 3: Describing Relationships (10 days, 3 quizzes, 1 Ch test)

Chapter 4: Designing Studies (14 days, 3 quizzes, 1 Ch test and 1 Mini-project)

Chapter 5: Probability: What are the Chances? (10 days, 3 quizzes, 1 Ch test)

Chapter 6: Random Variables (11 days, 3 quizzes, 1 Ch test)

Chapter 7: Sampling Distributions (9 days, 3 quizzes, 1 Ch test)

Chapter 8: Estimating with Confidence (9 days, 3 quizzes, 1 Ch test)

Questions/Concerns:

I am available in the math office (B 215) from 7:45 am to 4:30 pm. by appointment before school, at lunch, and/or after school. You may also call or email me for the appointment.

I am looking forward to a very exciting year with each one of you. Please see me or email me if you have any questions.

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AP STATISTICS CONTRACT

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