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Saturday, June 3, 2017

AP Stat Summer Update (July 27!)

If you've already read this and signed up for the summer academy please take a moment to double check the rosters below; please email me if there are any errors or you need to make any changes.

To the current AP Statistics cohort:
You did it--we had the highest proportion of students with a 3, 4, or 5 in the history of EHHS AP Stat! 35/55 students earned a qualifying score (3 or above), or roughly 64%--the previous high was around 59%! We also had the highest average score of all time, with an average of 2.98! Whhhaatttt! And maybe most importantly, there there only 5 "ones" on the exam; to me this is the most important number of all, as it proves to me that we put forth our best effort! This is the lowest number of 1's by far!

Great work AP Stat class of 17! Incoming students--we've got some work to do! The bar has been set high but I have no doubt we can continue to improve on this success! Let's get to 70% of students earning a 3 or above and an average score over 3! The hard work starts this summer!

Incoming AP Stat Students: PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE MANDATORY SUMMER ACADEMY ASAP! If you're reading this or have signed up please spread the word! Tell your friends to get on this--it's required to take our class! 
I’m excited that you chose AP Stat! We'll be getting a head start on the school year with our mandatory AP Stat Summer Academy in August (8/21, 8/22, 8/24)
You must email me to sign up for a time-slot for each day of the AP Stat Summer Academy; please sign up by the end of July—but try to get this done sooner than later! Check your schedule to see which timeslot works best for you, and be sure to pay attention to any summer academy dates/times for your other AP courses! (You must attend all 3 of the days; choose a time for each day).
The schedule for the AP Stat Summer Academy is below—please choose a time (session) that you will attend each day and email me with your choice: carofano.fm@easthartford.org. If possible, please sign up for the same session each day.
Requests are first-come first-serve! Once a session is full I cannot accept any more students for that time; I will continually post updated rosters for each session as students email me, so always be sure to check back to the blog for more info!
·        Monday, August 21st
o   Session 1: 8:00 to 9:30
o   Session 2: 9:30 to 11:00
o   Session 3: 11:00 to 12:30
·        Tuesday, August 22nd
o   Session 1: 8:00 to 9:30
o   Session 2: 9:30 to 11:00
o   Session 3: 11:00 to 12:30
·        Thursday, August 24th
o   Session 1: 8:00 to 9:30
o   Session 2: 9:30 to 11:00
o   Session 3: 11:00 to 12:30
At our summer classes we’ll start to learn AP Statistics! These are the first three days of our class--this extra time to start our preparation for the AP exam is huge! We will work with a different topic each day—we’ll explore the basics behind linear regression (lines of best fit), creating and describing graphical display of data (histograms, boxplots), and some other fundamental statistical skills. This content also appears on your summer assignment!
Don’t hesitate to email with any questions! I look forward to hearing from you about our AP Stat Summer Academy and to your future success!
And in case you're curious, here's the signup sheet so far:





Monday, May 15, 2017

Not homework, just a reminder!

Tonight's "homework" is just to come in tomorrow ready with questions related to the worksheet we did today.

Here's the key to the classwork from today. Just check out anything you had trouble with and bring in that question tomorrow.



Friday, May 12, 2017

Last blog post for a bit...

We did itttt!

This will be your last blog post for a while...I'll definitely update with some baby pictures and info, and I'll also keep you updated on any days I'll be back to say hi! Otherwise there won't be any homework updates or anything, but check back periodically...I might just have to post b/c I miss you all so much!

Of course I am excited to start a new chapter in my life--being a dad, which is crazy--but this is definitely a bitter sweet moment. I'm excited that today's my last day of school, but I"m also going to miss you guys so much!

As I told you all already, you are an awesome group of people. I'm so proud of you for all you've accomplished and for how much you've grown. The future is in good hands with you all. If my son grows up to be like any of you I'll be a lucky dad.

On Monday Mr. Mason takes over--you will be learning some new stuff and looking at some ideas we've learned throughout the year. Stay focused and do all of your work! This should be an opportunity to earn some A's and B's and boost your fourth quarter average, as long as you pay attention and do what you're supposed to do! Don't be lazy and ruin your grade--you've worked to hard to do that now!

I wish you all the best of luck. Email/Remind me any time if you need anything!



Thursday, May 11, 2017

We did it!

Right now you are about to start you AP exam (the time on this post is inaccurate...)

And I have the utmost confidence in each and everyone one of you. As I told you today (and in yesterday's post), I am incredible proud of each and everyone one of you. It was a privilege to be your teacher this year, and I appreciate all of your hard work and sacrifice!

Tonight....relax! No more Stats homework, no more of me harassing you to push yourself harder....take a deep breath and reflect on all of the work you've done this year. Be proud of yourself. You earned that.

Please remember to bring your stamps tomorrow! We'll start class with a little video about AP Stats, then we'll count up our stamps and turn them in! Please don't forget! After that we'll reminisce a little bit--I am going to miss you guys!

You can also bring in your textbook and any calculators you signed out tomorrow so that you have one less thing to worry about!

I can't wait to see you all tomorrow! Have an amazing night!


Wednesday, May 10, 2017

It's tomorrow....

Tomorrow is the big day!

We have come so far and worked so hard since our first days of the Summer Academy back in August. I am so proud of each and every one of you for how hard you have worked and all that you've learned. I have demanded a lot from you, both inside the class and out; sometimes I was a jerk to you, but know that I was always trying to push you to do your best.

Tomorrow is a huge measure of our progress throughout the year. All I ask is that you put forth maximum effort to prepare yourself for tomorrow's exam, and then, tomorrow, you give 110% effort on this test. All we can do is our best! Don't overly stress, don't put too much pressure on yourself, and don't worry about your score--just prepare yourself to succeed and do the best you can tomorrow!

Exam Info:

  • Eat lunch during period E!
    • You can either come to our classroom and we can head to the cafe, grab some food, and come hang out in 101 until the test..
    • Or you can eat lunch in the cafe and enjoy some time with your friends...
    • You must report to the exam room @ 11:30--be aware that this is before the end of the lunch period, so keep an eye on the clock!
  • Bring a graphing calculator tomorrow! Borrow a friend's if you have to!
    • Do not rely on using one of mine; I only have about 12, which isn't very many, so be sure to bring one!
  • Get a good night's sleep tonight!
    • The worst thing you can do is stay up until 2 a.m. studying; be well rested for tomorrow afternoon so you're not groggy during test time!
  • Eat breakfast and eat lunch before the test!
    • Food for thought! :)
  • You will be testing until 3:30 - 4:00! Schedule work/rides accordingly.
  • No blank questions tomorrow!
    • Even if you're stuck on a free response, try something! No blank questions!
    • Of course don't leave any multiple choice blank!
  • Read all of the free response before you start the test! Do the questions you're most confident about first!
    • Be sure to leave yourself at least 20 minutes for the investigative task! (#6)
  • Same for the multiple choice--don't get stuck spending too long on one question! If you're stumped, skip it, and then come back to that question at the end! But don't leave anything blank!
  • Keep an eye on the clock! Pay attention to your time!
    • USE ALL OF YOUR TIME! No putting your head down and quitting if you finish early! Use any extra time to look over the tough questions--and don't just look over them, re-work them out! Make sure your calculations are correct!

Monday, May 8, 2017

Last AP Stat HW! Due Tomorrow (Wednesday)!

Remember, the key to success on the AP Exam is PREPARATION! If you want to earn a 3,4, or 5 you have to earn it! Put in your max effort, 110%, tonight and tomorrow night as you get ready for this exam! (And then I'll stop harassing you about it!)

Last AP Stat HW!

Please complete the probability review (MC) provided in class (or below)! The answers are listed below as well, so you MUST SHOW THE WORK to earn the homework credit!

This is due tomorrow! See below for the questions and answers.

After School Reviews:
  • I will be after school for after school review sessions on Tuesday (today) and Wednesday (tomorrow)!
    • Work on the 2016 practice exam! You can still get extra credit if you come Tuesday or Wednesday after school (or H period) to do this!
    • Ask questions!
    • Bring your Barron's book!
    • Work on other practice exams!
    • We can do whatever you need to best prepare for our exam next Thursday!
  • I am also available during G/H period Tuesday, and H period Wednesday!

Released AP Free Response and Scoring Rubrics:

  • Here's the link to the AP scoring rubrics, by year, so you can use these to study!
  • One of the best ways to study is to do tons of free response and then score them using the rubric--with this link you can find every free response and scoring rubric (by year)!



Here's the Probability Review MC Answer Key:
  1. D
  2. D
  3. A
  4. A
  5. D
  6. A or C (this is a terrible question, don't stress about this one too much)
  7. C
  8. B
  9. C
  10. D
  11. E
  12. B
  13. A
  14. D
  15. A
  16. E
  17. D
And here are the questions in case you lost yours:






Thursday, May 4, 2017

Thursday/Weekend!

There is no homework for tonight (Thursday night)! Use this time to enjoy some nice weather
before it starts raining all the time and we're using that "studying weather" to our advantage! (Unless you take APush...in that case, study, study, study!)

Remember, I'll be out tomorrow--get your sub work done! Be on top of your game, and be productive! Your sub work will be collected and graded as a quiz!

HW Extra Credit Opportunity: Due Monday!

A student from Wethersfield high is doing a Stat project and needs students to fill out this survey to generate some data! Do it! Please! Help out a fellow statistician!
After School Reviews:

  • Unfortunately I have to leave early Monday so I WILL NOT be after school...
  • However, I will be after school for after school review sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday!
    • Work on the 2016 practice exam! You can still get extra credit if you come Tuesday or Wednesday after school (or H period) to do this!
    • Ask questions!
    • Bring your Barron's book!
    • Work on other practice exams!
    • We can do whatever you need to best prepare for our exam next Thursday!
  • I am also available during G/H period Tuesday, and H period Wednesday!

Released AP Free Response and Scoring Rubrics:

  • Here's the link to the AP scoring rubrics, by year, so you can use these to study!
  • One of the best ways to study is to do tons of free response and then score them using the rubric--with this link you can find every free response and scoring rubric (by year)!


Weekend Homework:

  • This weekend you must complete AND score the 2016 investigative task that you started in class Friday!
  • Here's the link to the 2016 scoring rubric:
  • And here's the investigative task in case you were absent: