Class Notes 9/29

Today in class we went over the Investigative Talk #1. I gave you feedback on the good points and the not so good points. Remember that this was the first assignment of the sort, and there will be more to come so that you all can practice answering questions the way the AP exam expects you to answer the questions. After that we went over the reading and talked about how one would describe quantitative data displays (histograms, stem-and leaf plots).

Homework (Due 10/5): Finish reading chapter 4.

Class Notes 9/25

Today in class we went over the quiz, and after the quiz we started going over chapter 4. Which introduces us to Quantitative Data and the different displays we can use in order to analyze data.

For Homework:
Read from chapter 4 pages 50-58.

Have a good weekend,

Mr. Schroth

Class notes 9/22

Today in class we went over the latest homework that was graded and handed back and we also went over last classes group work to give the students more prep time for their quiz that was taken at the end of class. We also did a brief intro into independence which will be discussed in more depth as the year goes on.

Homework due Friday 9/25:
Please read Chapter 4 (pages 44-50).

Mr. Schroth

Class Notes 9/18

Today we went over the summer packet and the first graded assignment which the class did a good job on overall. We also did some group work that went over conditional and marginal distribution to get you ready for the quiz on Tuesday. Also we briefly went over the Investigative Task #1 and what is expected on the assignment.

Homework:
Quiz Tuesday (Chapter 1-3)
Investigate Task #1

Have a good weekend,
Mr. Schroth

Class Notes 9/16

In class we went over the rest of the students reading that was due for the day and we took a  look at some more display techniques, such as segmented bar charts. We also took a look at marginal distribution and how to set up those tables and what kind of displays can be used out of these tables. Also we made connections on what type of conclusions you can make when looking at certain displays.

Homework due 9/18 pg 40-43 #21-35 odd.

Due Next Tuesday: Investigative Task #1. Also our first quiz will be this same Tuesday.

Class notes 9/11

Today the class went over the summer packets and then we started going over the reading that was assigned from the first class. As a class we then filled out a chart that listed certain characteristics of each one of us in class, including myself. We then took the data that we collected and we formed bar charts, pie charts, relative frequency bar charts, histograms. We then made observations based off what the displays/pictures gave us. The purpose of this exercise was to show the students that making pictures of the data will help you make observations of said data. It can be very hard just looking at table full of data and then make an observation based off what you see, so it becomes very important to be able to draw an accurate picture of the data you are looking at.

The homework which is due Wednesday 9/15 is:
Signed AP contract.
Finished reading chapter 3 (24-36)
Do problems 5-15 odd (pg 38-39).

See you all next class,
Mr. Schroth

AP STATS 1st Day.

Today was the first day of AP stats and I really enjoyed meeting the students (what a big class compared to my others). We did typical first day stuff. I introduced myself to the class and had each student share one thing about themselves so I can try to get to know each one of you better as the year goes on. We went over the syllabus and had a nice discussion about what I expect from you as AP students. We also went over some of the summer packet with the last few moments of class.

AP classes are no joke and it will take hard work, but I am here to help you all succeed in this course and of course in your AP exam. I think we will have a fun year together.

For Homework:

Hand in Summer Packet
Hand in signed syllabus
Read the beginning of CH. 3 (pages 20-24)

See you all 1st thing Friday morning. I hope you are all as lively Friday morning as you were today.

Mr. Schroth

Download the AP Stats Sllyabus