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AP Stats Syllabus

AP Stats Syllabus

SAYVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Mathematics Department

AP STATISTICS 

Dear Parents and Students:

According to our records, your son or daughter is enrolled in AP Statistics.  This course, rigorous in nature, will explore the complex concepts of Statistics and offer your child college level Mathematics.  This course can be taken as college credit via the Advanced Placement Guidelines.  This course will be difficult at times, so I expect full attention and competence throughout the year.  Although AP Statistics is considered a Mathematics course it is imperative that the students be competent in their writing skills.  The students should be prepared to write for most of the year.  The AP Statistics Exam will take place in May.  Graphing Calculators will be used extensively in this course.

Materials for the Course: 

Organization and preparedness are critical for success in our classrooms.  During the year, we will be distributing handouts and other materials, which are designed to be kept in a loose-leaf binder.  Therefore, I am recommending that students purchase the following materials:

1. Three ring loose-leaf binder                       

2. Loose-leaf paper                                        

3. Pencils and erasers                                     

*4.  REA  AP Statistics Review Book- Levine-Wissing and Thiel   

*Optional, but very useful for AP Exam Review

Grading Policy: 

Grades will be based on tests, quizzes, projects, and homework.  A test will be announced approximately one week before it will be given.  Most exams are difficult due to AP standards.  Because of the complexity of the exams, all exams will be based on a Normal Curve.  Quizzes may be announced or unannounced.  Homework is assigned almost every night in a variety of forms; textbook pages, hand out, review sheet or studying.

              Any test/quiz that is missed due to an absence must be taken within three days from the date the student returns to school.  All make-ups will be given tenth period or during the student’s study hall to take the exam.  If he/she does not do so, the student will be considered truant and will receive a grade of zero for the exam.  Any student who is absent from class, but present in school, is NOT excused from that days work.

Here is the percentage break down of your son’s/daughter’s AP Statistics grade:

Test, Quizzes, and Projects = 90%

Homework = 10%

There is final exam in June as well as the AP Exam in May.  There is a Final Project which I will go into detail later in the year. 

Tenth Period: 

Extra help is always available in room 211 during tenth period.  If a student is having difficulty with the material during class or on homework, they should go to extra-help immediately.  Tenth period detention will be assigned for lateness, misconduct, test/quiz failure, missed work, etc.  All students should sign in and out when attending tenth period stating the reason they are there.    

Classroom Rules:

The following rules have been established in order to afford each student guidance in making good decisions about their behavior, thus, providing the opportunity to reach their full potential.

  1. R E S P E C T everyone in my classroom and respect will be given in return.  I will NOT tolerate any disrespect to another person in my classroom.  My classroom is a place meant to be comfortable and warm.  Anyone found being disrespectful to another human being will be held during tenth period for a face-to-face interaction about the importance of RESPECT.
  2. Be seated and ready to work when the bell rings.  If a “Warm Up” problem is on the board, please complete the assignment immediately.
  3. Bring all necessary materials to class; textbook, notebook pencil and calculator everyday.  Please do not bring inappropriate materials to class such as food, MP3, cell phone, etc.
  4. All students are expected to be attentive and participate in the lesson.
  5. Hats are not to be worn in the classroom.
  6. Cheating on homework, exams, quizzes, etc. will result in a failing grade for that exam or assignment which may cause failure in the course for the marking period.  Any talking during an exam/quiz will be viewed as cheating.
  7. Classrooms are to be kept neat.  There will be no writing on the desks, walls, etc.  Please throw any garbage in the wastebasket before leaving the room.

You are solely responsible for your actions and non-actions.  That is, you and you alone, are responsible for what you do, as well as for what you do not do!

 General Homework Guidelines:

Homework accomplishes several things.  It helps a student develop independence, organizational and time management skills.  It aids the teacher in evaluating the progress of the class.  Most importantly, it provides a student with opportunities to practice and reinforce those concepts presented in class.

Homework is absolutely essential for success in this course.

1.      All homework should be done in pen or pencil.

2.      All work must be shown, not just the answers.

3.      Work must be neat and organized.

4.      All work must be done on time.

5.      Homework should be done at home, not in cafeterias or other classes.

6.      Homework may be collected and graded, or just checked at your seat.

7.      Homework counts as 10%  in every quarter.  Every missed homework is minus 5 points from the quarterly homework grade.  Not doing homework may impact a student’s performance and may in turn cause failure for the marking period.

If you are experiencing problems or have questions, please do not hesitate to e-mail me at cbannon@sayvilleschools.org.  I look forward to a successful year with your son/daughter and I am confident that with your help, he/she will have a rewarding year.  

                                                                                         Sincerely,

                                                                                         Mr. Bannon

                                                                                         Mathematics Teacher