AP Statistics

Mr. Deem(858) 485-4800 ext 4267rdeem@powayusd.com

What math course will I take in college?

• In college, most students are required to take one mathematics course. About half of schools require a calculus course, and the other half require a statistics course.

What credit or placement will I get for my AP math class?

• Each college/university has a policy about credit and/or placement awarded for specific AP exams. AP Calculus has been around longer, so more schools give credit and/or placement for it than for AP Statistics. At most schools that give credit, earning a “passing” score on the AP Statistics or AP Calculus exams results in one semester of college credit. The key might be which math course you’ll need in your major.

What college major do I plan to pursue?

• If you plan to pursue a degree in mathematics, physics, or chemistry, you will be expected to take calculus in college. If you select an English, history, fine arts, foreign language, or social science major, then you are more likely to need a statistics course. Some majors will probably need to take both calculus and statistics.

What is the difference between AP Calculus and AP Statistics?AP Calculus

• Graphical, numerical, and algebraic

• Builds on pre-calculus concepts

• Computational proficiency helps

• Emphasizes techniques and applications

• TI-83/84/89

AP Statistics• Collecting and

analyzing data• Computation de-

emphasized• Focus on

communication and interpretation

• Writing critical• TI-83/84/89

SOLUTION!

Take both!!

Calculator Required

• A statistical calculator is required for this class (and AP Calculus).

• The calculator I will use is the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition.

• A TI-83 Plus will work as well.

• These calculators cost between $90 - $130.00.

Questions?

• (858) 485-4800 x4267

• rdeem@powayusd.com

Major Content Areas in AP Statistics

• Exploring Data

• Design and Sampling

• Probability and Simulation

• Statistical Inference

AP Statistics Exam Structure

• 40 Multiple Choice Questions: 90 minutes(counts 50% of exam score)

• 6 Free Response Questions: 90 minutes(counts 50% of exam score)

• Five open-ended items

• One Investigative Task: assess ability to integrate statistical ideas and apply them in a new context or in a non-routine way.

YEAR EXAMS % PASSING1997 7,667 62.21998 15,488 59.71999 25,240 57.12000 34,118 53.72001 41,609 59.72002 49,824 56.82003 58,230 61.92004 65,878 59.92005 76,786 60.72006 88,237 60.22007 98,000 58.72008 110,000 59.1

RB % Passing:

2008: 72%

2009: 76%

2010: 77%