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AP Statistics/AP Calculus

AP Statistics/AP Calculus. Why choose AP Statistics?. My college major requires the course. I like lab classes where I can see the concepts. I like homework that is challenging and each problem is unique. I like problems that have “real world” applications. I love labs that involve FOOD.

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AP Statistics/AP Calculus

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  1. AP Statistics/AP Calculus

  2. Why choose AP Statistics? • My college major requires the course. • I like lab classes where I can see the concepts. • I like homework that is challenging and each problem is unique. • I like problems that have “real world” applications. • I love labs that involve FOOD.

  3. Why choose AP Calculus? • Environment is much different than larger college classes • Easier to maintain a network of study partners • Appearance on transcript sends many positive message to colleges • Allows students to “jump” into more advanced math classes in college

  4. Topics Covered in AP Statistics • This course is a basic introduction in the concepts of descriptive and inferential statistics. There are four broad conceptual themes: (1) exploring data: observing patterns and departures from patterns, (2) planning a study: deciding what and how to measure, (3) anticipating patterns in advance: producing models using probability and simulation, (4) statistical inference: confirming models. Students will use statistics as a tool to solve a variety of problems in all area, including but not limited to political science, economics, sports, ecology, law, life and biological and physical sciences.

  5. Topics Covered in AP Calculus • Calculus is the mathematics of change • Functions, Graphs, and Limits • The concept of the Derivative • Applications of derivatives and modeling rates of change • The concept of Integration • Approximating the area under a curve • Evaluating differential equations

  6. QUANTITY OF WORK: • Summer Packet • ONE –TWO HOURS of homework per block class • 2-3 Test per quarter; 3-4 quizzes per chapter • Chapter assignments (collected and graded) • AP problems • Required Practice for AP Calculus

  7. QUALITY OF WORK: • Excellent work ethic • Integrity: I do my own work. I use the HW answers to check my work, not to copy so that I have something on paper for the teacher. • Organization: I am aware of due dates and can always find my assignments • Responsibility (“no-excuse” mentality): I don’t give up. I keep working until I understand a concept. I understand that I may need to do more than is assigned to grasp some concepts.

  8. Motivation: I do HW to better understand the material, not just to get points. I don’t care if the teacher looks at it or not… • Maturity, self-discipline: I do the majority of my work when assigned and don’t wait until the last minute. • Time management: I understand that the AP test is a timed assessment and I will a set amount of time to complete class assignments • Good Attendance is a must. I can’t learn if I am not in class.

  9. SKILLS NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS: • Algebra Skills • Reading Comprehension Skills • Analytical Skills • Multitasking Skills • Higher-level thinking skills • Be able to make inferences from concepts • Be intellectually curious • Be able to recognize patterns • Completed PreCalculus with a B or better or can be taken concurrently with Advanced Algebra/PreCalculus (AP Statistics).

  10. AP Calculus or AP Statistics? • Call the admission office at the college you wish to attend and ask them which they would rather see on your transcripts.

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