• Welcome to STATISTICS

    Ms Lackney

    Room 225

    mlackney@tamdistrict.org

     

    Course overview

     

    The goal of the Statistics1-2 course is to introduce students to the methods of collecting, organizing, displaying, analyzing, and draw conclusions from data. It is a course set in a broad, relevant, social context, with an emphasis on statistical ideas, expressed in a variety of settings from public policy questions to the behavioral sciences to sociology and psychology.  Although mathematical methodology is used, taught and valued, it is a course that emphasizes understanding data and the principles of drawing justifiable inferences from data. Students are exposed to four conceptual themes:

     

    1          Producing data 

    2.         Organizing data

    3.         Drawing conclusions from data

    4.         Anticipating patterns using probability and simulation

     

    In addition to studying the topics in Statistics we will review and build upon concepts mastered in second year algebra.

     

     

    Supplies: Please bring them to class daily

     

    Binder

    Binder paper

    Graph paper

    Pencils

    Colored pencils (at least 2)

    Ruler

    Scientific Calculator (either TI 34 or TI 84 plus or equivalent)

    (I will provide a graphing calculator when needed in class. If you happen to own one already, that is great, but not required.)

     

     

    Grading

    • The semester grade is cumulative. In other words all points from August 20 through December 17 determine your overall semester grade. The final exam is 200 points rather than 100. The grade you earn on your final will appear on your report card.

      

    • If you have an excused absence you have two class periods to turn in the missed assignment. You are strongly encouraged to stop by room 225 and get the assignment ASAP. The assignments are posted on the wall. Extra handouts are in the brown cardboard organizer.

     

    • Be sure to put your first and last name on all work that you submit. Also put the assignment and assignment # in the top right corner.

     

    How you earn your grade

     

    ASSESSMENT

    Points per assessment

    Points per semester (estimate)

    Daily assignments

    3

    150

    Group quizzes

    25

    100

     

    Quizzes

    10-50

    100

    Chapter tests

    100

    500

    Binder check on warm ups

    15

    45

    Final exam

    200

    200

     

     

    I use eschoolplus and plan on updating grades on Friday afternoons.