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Welcome to AP Stats

My avatar. Welcome to AP Stats. Teacher: Ms. Patricia Horvath Room: 55 School Year: 2011-2012. (Stats Textbooks). Supplies. Other Supplies. A binder Binder paper Pencils Eraser Calculator as described. End of 1 st Part of Supplies for Intro Stats.

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Welcome to AP Stats

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  1. My avatar Welcome to AP Stats Teacher: Ms. Patricia Horvath Room: 55 School Year: 2011-2012 AP Statistics (Stats Textbooks)

  2. Supplies AP Statistics

  3. Other Supplies • A binder • Binder paper • Pencils • Eraser • Calculator as described AP Statistics

  4. End of 1st Part of Supplies for Intro Stats AP Statistics

  5. Begin 2nd Part of Organizing for AP Stats AP Statistics

  6. Who Should Take AP Stats? • You actually like math • You like to write • You like a true challenge • Applied math is sure to be interesting. • The real world as it applies to math is something worth learning about • You fully intend to take the AP test in May 2012 • You want a 5 on the AP test • You likedoing math homework • You don’t mind taking notes everyday, reading power points and working hard AP Statistics

  7. Who Should NOT Take AP Stats? • You want math, but you don’t want to work • You want to ‘goof off’; You like long lunches • You don’t want to do math homework • You want an easy Senior/Junior year • You think this is a push-over class • You like to talk and socialize in class • You hate taking notes • You don’t like to write • You don’t want to take the AP test in May 2012 For any of these reasons, DROP this course immediately. You will NOT be happy here. Take something else. AP Statistics

  8. Textbook • Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis by Peck, Olsen and Devore • It is the ultimate reference for us • It contains most HW problems • It can left at home as we should have a class set delivered to the classroom AP Statistics

  9. Getting Started AP Statistics

  10. Everyday in Class • Class lecture with notes provided • Keep lecture notes organized in your binder • Participate in class by completing the lecture note, asking questions, volunteering, working at the board, participating in discussions, working in groups AP Statistics

  11. Quizzes & Tests • Tests are both multiple choice and free response, similar to those on the AP exam • All tests & quizzes completed in pencil • Graphing calculator allowed on all tests but the first one • Quizzes & tests available for review during and after class, but I will collect them and retain control of them • Cumulative midterm and final for each semester • Cheating will not be tolerated, results in a zero and potential failure of course AP Statistics

  12. Make Up Quizzes & Tests • Making up possible with an excused absence. • Make up any missed quiz/test as soon as possible • THERE IS NO EXTRA CREDIT AVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS! AP Statistics

  13. AP Test • This year’s AP test will take place in May 2012. • Cost is approx $90. • Everyone is expected to take the AP test as this is why you’ve signed up for the course • Besides work in class, other review books are on the market. AP Statistics

  14. Note—TA Search AP Statistics

  15. Begin 3rd Part: Grading for AP Stats AP Statistics

  16. Semester Grades Composition • Homework & Classwork 20% • Quizzes, Tests & Projects 60% • Midterm 10% • Final 10% AP Statistics

  17. Grading Scale 94 – 100% A 90 – 93% A- 87 – 89% B+ 84 – 86% B 80 – 83% B- 77 – 79% C+ 74 – 76% C 70 – 73% C- 67 – 69% D+ 64 – 66% D 60 – 63% D- Less than that F AP Statistics

  18. The Rules • Be respectful of teacher and fellow students • No foul language of any kind—watch out for words that are on my ‘do not say’ list. I’ll tell you; don’t use them again. • Be safe; be on time • Be in your seat when the tardy bell rings • Don’t talk out of turn • Raise you hand to speak AP Statistics

  19. More Rules • No personal grooming; grooming belongs in the bathroom in a classroom • No gum. Get rid of it before I get upset. • No electronic equipment of any kind, including cell phones & ipods, except for your calculator. I see you touch a phone in class, you will hand it over to me. • No name calling physical contact or making fun of anyone in class • No bathroom breaks; you have 6 min between classes for that • Obey all normal rules outlined in the WHS Student Handbook • I Expect Exemplary Behavior from an AP class AP Statistics

  20. Tardy Policy • On the 3rd tardy to class during a semester, I will give warning • On the 4th tardy to class, I will deduct 2 points from your next test score • For all tardies after the 4th, I will continue to deduct 2 points from your next test score. The option to send you to the SRC after the 3rd tardy also exists. • Do not take long lunches. Be here precisely when class begins. AP Statistics

  21. End of Introduction • QED AP Statistics

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