Ap stats bts(2nd semester)
- 1. Mr. Evans • AP Statistics
- 2. Education • B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin in 1992 • Masters in teaching from Wilkes University • Presented at NCTM Regional Conference in Philadelphia last Fall. • Siemens STEM 2013 Fellow • 2014 Champion of Learning • 17th year here at H-H
- 3. COURSE GOALSCOURSE GOALS •To complete the courseTo complete the course syllabus, as submitted to thesyllabus, as submitted to the College BoardCollege Board •To encourage students toTo encourage students to think “statistically”think “statistically” •To encourage further studyTo encourage further study in statistics-related fieldsin statistics-related fields
- 4. THE AP STATS EXAMTHE AP STATS EXAM •Date: May 11, 2016Date: May 11, 2016 •Multiple Choice sectionMultiple Choice section (90 mins)(90 mins) •Free Response sectionFree Response section (90 mins)(90 mins) •5 open-ended questions5 open-ended questions •1 investigative task1 investigative task
- 5. COURSE CREDITCOURSE CREDIT •Satisfies a semester ofSatisfies a semester of descriptive (non-calculusdescriptive (non-calculus based) statistics.based) statistics. •Check with colleges forCheck with colleges for specific requirements.specific requirements. •AP Exam on May 11:AP Exam on May 11: 1 to 5 grade scale1 to 5 grade scale
- 6. WHAT AP EXAM GRADESWHAT AP EXAM GRADES MEAN…MEAN… •5: Extremely Well Qualified (A)5: Extremely Well Qualified (A) •4: Well Qualified (B)4: Well Qualified (B) •3: Qualified (C)3: Qualified (C) •2: Possibly Qualified (D)2: Possibly Qualified (D) •1: No recommendation…1: No recommendation… statistically dangerous to himselfstatistically dangerous to himself and others…and others…
- 7. COURSE STRUCTURECOURSE STRUCTURE •SPRING SEMESTER:SPRING SEMESTER: 1 credit course1 credit course •Complete chapters 7-12Complete chapters 7-12 •Examine past test itemsExamine past test items •Work towards May 11 goalWork towards May 11 goal
- 8. HH AP EXAM RESULTS –HH AP EXAM RESULTS – QUICK FACTSQUICK FACTS •Over the past 13 years, 570 students haveOver the past 13 years, 570 students have taken AP Stats:taken AP Stats: •31% have earned a score of 531% have earned a score of 5 •48% have earned a score of 448% have earned a score of 4 •97% passed the exam97% passed the exam •Last year, 117 students took the course:Last year, 117 students took the course: •31 earned 5’s, 49 earned 4’s, 34 earned 3’s31 earned 5’s, 49 earned 4’s, 34 earned 3’s •Nationally: 13% scored 5, 19% scored 4Nationally: 13% scored 5, 19% scored 4
- 9. AFTER THE EXAMAFTER THE EXAM Statistics FairStatistics Fair Parents invited to viewParents invited to view projects and presentations.projects and presentations. Guest SpeakersGuest Speakers College PlanningCollege Planning
- 10. Homework Policy • HW assigned almost every class • All Homework will be checked for completeness. Some HW will be checked for correctness. • A variety of types of assignments, including AP Practice Questions • Assignments posted on Canvas
- 11. Grades Quarter Grades • Total points based on Tests, Quizzes, Homework, Classwork, Projects and AP Review Semester Grades • 1st MP – 50% • 2nd MP – 30% • Final (April) - 20%
- 12. Grades
- 14. My Style • Interactive, participation encouraged • Work in pairs and groups daily • Statistics is Awesome!