Mr. Evans AP Statistics

Education B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Austin in 1992 Masters in teaching from Wilkes University 12th year here at H-H Riding in the MS150 next weekend Huge Movie Fan!

COURSE GOALS To complete the course syllabus, as submitted to the College BoardTo complete the course syllabus, as submitted to the College Board To encourage students to think “statistically”To encourage students to think “statistically” To encourage further study in statistics-related fieldsTo encourage further study in statistics-related fields

COURSE CREDIT Satisfies a semester of descriptive (non-calculus based) statistics.Satisfies a semester of descriptive (non-calculus based) statistics. Check with colleges for specific requirements.Check with colleges for specific requirements. AP Exam on May 10: 1 to 5 grade scaleAP Exam on May 10: 1 to 5 grade scale

WHAT AP EXAM GRADES 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…statistically dangerous to himself and others…1: No recommendation…statistically dangerous to himself and others…

COURSE STRUCTURE FALL SEMESTER:.5 creditsFALL SEMESTER:.5 credits Complete chapters 1-6.Complete chapters 1-6. Develop communication skillsDevelop communication skills Learn AP Stats exam structureLearn AP Stats exam structure SPRING SEMESTER: 1 creditsSPRING SEMESTER: 1 credits Complete chapters 7-14Complete chapters 7-14 Examine past test itemsExamine past test items Work towards May 10 goalWork towards May 10 goal

H-H AP EXAM RESULTS – QUICK FACTS In the past 9 years, 277 students have taken AP Stats:In the past 9 years, 277 students have taken AP Stats: 24% have earned a score of 524% have earned a score of 5 50% have earned a score of 450% have earned a score of 4 95% passed the exam95% passed the exam Last year, 56 students took the course:Last year, 56 students took the course: 9 earned 5’s, 22 earned 4’s, 19 earned 3’s9 earned 5’s, 22 earned 4’s, 19 earned 3’s Nationally: 12% scored 5, 21% scored 4Nationally: 12% scored 5, 21% scored 4

THE AP STATS EXAM Date: May 10, 2013Date: May 10, 2013 Multiple Choice section (90 mins)Multiple Choice section (90 mins) Free Response section (90 mins)Free Response section (90 mins) 5 open-ended questions5 open-ended questions 1 investigative task1 investigative task

AFTER THE EXAM Statistics Fair (early June?) Parents invited to view projects and presentations. Guest Speakers College Planning

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 at horsham.org/hhhs horsham.org/hhhs

My Style Interactive, participation encouraged Work in pairs and groups daily Lessons and notes will also be posted online. Math need not be boring