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Statistics AP. Welcome! Please sign in and take a seat. Mrs. Kristen Skaff. About Mrs. Skaff. 4 th Year at NPHS Schedule: 1 st Period: Geometry CP 2 nd Period: AP Statistics/Math Studies IB 3 rd Period: AP Statistics 4 th Period: Algebra 1 5 th Period: Cheer Advisor
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Statistics AP Welcome! Please sign in and take a seat. Mrs. Kristen Skaff
About Mrs. Skaff • 4th Year at NPHS • Schedule: • 1st Period: Geometry CP • 2nd Period: AP Statistics/Math Studies IB • 3rd Period: AP Statistics • 4th Period: Algebra 1 • 5th Period: Cheer Advisor • Education: Westlake High School, UCLA, Cal Lutheran University
About Statistics AP • Understanding statistics is a vital skill for students pursuing a variety of college degrees. This understanding also gives students an advantage as critical consumers in our society. • 15 Chapters: • Analyzing Data • Producing Data • Probability and Random Variables • Inference (Statistical Testing) • Projects • Textbook • AP Review Book
Why are the desks arranged like this? • GROUP COLLABORATION!!!! • Students work together and help one another. • Helping others helps students learn!
Needed Supplies • Pencils/Erasers or Pens • Paper • Graphing Calculator
Grading Policy • Grades are weighted in the following categories: • 50% -- Tests and Quizzes • 20% -- Classwork and Homework • 10% -- Project(s) • 20% -- Midterm/Final Exam
Homework • 20% Homework/Classwork • Homework is assigned every class • PRACTICE PRACTICEPRACTICE • Students are typically given time in class to begin their work. • No late work accepted
Cell Phone/i-Pod policy • NO CELL PHONES are allowed in class. • Technology is a huge distraction. • I allow students to listen to music when they begin their homework. • This policy will change if students abuse this privilege • If I see a cell phone during the lesson or see that one is being used as anything other than an ipod during work time it will be taken and turned into the office.
Website • www.panthermath.weebly.com • Homework assignments and daily schedule posted. • Upcoming tests announcements
How to Help • Semester 1: College Applications • Semester 2: The dangers of Senioritis • Communication • Email is the best way to contact me • kristenskaff@conejousd.org
Wishlist • Paper (Graph, Lined, and Computer) • Kleenex! • AAA Batteries • Any other office supplies you are getting rid of =) • Calculators, Pencils, Erasers, Whiteboard Markers, Notebooks, Binder Clips, protractors