Tuesday Aug 31 HW

First day of hw!

Simply read through each of the stat raps and circle/underline/highlight as many statistics references as you can. Please don't guess--identify those references you're confident are related to stats. Then tally these and record the total; we'll use this data for our classroom explorations.

First Day Homework!

It's here! A new year, new classes, new challenges. And most importantly, a new chance for us all to start fresh and set the sky as our limit. In other words, we're going to dominate AP Stats all year and prove it on the AP Exam.

I'm very much looking forward to seeing you all for our first day! I'll be getting everything squared away, making photocopies, and all that other good stuff today (Monday); when you arrive on Tuesday we'll hop right into some statistical thinking.

Just so you know, here's the tentative plan:
Tuesday: read our first article, discuss, start thinking statistically
Wednesday: Chapter 2: What is Statistics?
Thursday: Chapter 2 Wrap-Up/Start Chapter 3
Friday: Chapter 2 QQ, Finish Chapter 3
Tuesday: Chapter 3 Wrap Up (study for your quiz!)

Of course that's just a plan, and as you'll learn about me, my plans are always tentative :)

First extra credit opportunity--if you come to school on the first day with this schedule written, as well as two other things you liked about the blog (so you have to explore the blog), you'll get 3 points on the first quiz! (And this is all or nothing--no partial EC)

See you all in a couple days! I'm pumped!

It's that time already?

New Stat Kids!

Yo! This is the first official post devoted to all my new stat kids. I'm currently sitting in a classrom at Eastern CT State U. getting my statistics on. Literally as we speak I'm looking through each and every powerpoint and worksheet, trying to find any and every place I can improve, as well as getting some great ideas from stat teachers across the state.

As for your summer responsibilities, relax, recoup, and get ready for a tough but rewarding year. I'm already starting to feel excited for a new start and a new stat group; get your brains ready for a bunch of hard work. I think you'll really find it to be a rewarding class, not only in improving as a student, but simply in appreciating the craft of statistics.

Over the summer take some time to familiarize yourself with this blog. I plan on making this site a staple in our classroom throughout the year. Look at all of the resources you have at your disposal; take some time to look through some of the early chapter powerpoints and what we'll be starting with; and of course, take some time to really listen to the stat raps for a preview.

I hope all of you have had an enjoyable summer. At some point in August I'll be posting an extra credit opportunity--easy points, you just need to keep checking the blog to find out!

YOU WILL HAVE HOMEWORK ON THE FIRST DAY! Until then, enjoy all your days and nights. I will see you all soon.

Goodbye/Hello :( :)

To my graduating kids--the big day is almost upon us! I can't wait to see you all tomorrow with your beaming smiles, hot outfits, and caps and gowns, as you get ready to start the path toward doing big things. You all possess such incredible potential and I have no doubt I'll be seeing some of you on the news and tv and such someday. It's definitely a bittersweet moment--I'm so proud of all of you for everything you've done not only in statistics this year, but just in your lives overall. You should be too. I hope you all keep in touch. I didn't think I'd be able to develop such a tight bond with 75 stat kids just due to sheer numbers, but you've all proven to be special people and easily conquered the crazy student-teacher ratio. I love you! Congratulations!

And with each ending, comes a new beginning....

Yo new stat kids! The bar has been set high by this year's crew. I have the utmost confidence you can continue to raise that bar rather than falling short of it. Many of you I already know through SAT class or just passing in the halls and such, and I know I have a lot of really good, smart kids coming in.

SUMMER ASSIGNMENT:

Just check this blog. To be honest, the next post likely will not be until July 19ish, b/c I'll be at a statistics conference all week getting the mathematical juices flowing. I also have to dedicate some time and figure out a way to get all these statistics projects up to check out. So for now, just look around the blog...check out all the links, some old posts, just explore when you're bored and websurfing.

And relax! Be ready for a lot of hard work next year!

Senior Picnic!

I miss you guys! Hope you're all enjoying your picnic! I'm almost done through this loong meeting, planning out all the fun Saturdays and such for next year!

Don't forget to tell every single person you know about the Stat Rap (Remix). I can't be famous and give you all a cut if you don't help a brotha out.

Monday, 5/17

Yo yo! Today was the last day we'll work in class on the project in class. To some of you, great work; to others, I'm nervous about how much class time you wasted. Hopefully you step you're game up at home. Everyone has an awesome, interesting idea to address. I'm really looking forward to seeing your work toward the end of the year.

This is not a project where everyone will get an A for trying. You have an incredible amount of time, as well as time in class. I expect to see your work reflect the amount of time you've had. Further, to those of you with groups, I expect to see four times more work than others, and to see you all contribute. Don't take this lightly--THIS IS 40% OF YOUR FOURTH QUARTER GRADE!!!!!!!!

I'll miss you all tomorrow and Wed--be in DC with Soucy for the awards ceremony. You'll be watching 21 in class. Enjoy. If there are any issues, it's on my desktop--just click and play.

See you Thursday! On Thursday we're starting ancient number systems!