Ms. Chute

Course Information and Policies

Welcome to AP Statistics!

REQUIRED MATERIALS

textbook, The Practice of Statistics, Yates, Moore & McCabe (1999)

calculator: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-89 (w/ flash apps)

binder, notebook paper, writing implement

GRADING

Grades will be calculated as a percentage of points earned to points available

Points will be accumulated in the following ways:

Grading scale: A(88-100), B(76-87), C(64-75), D(52-63), and F(52 and below)

Students will have access to their grades online with a password, updated approximately after each test. Students should keep all returned papers to ensure the accuracy of these grades.

HOMEWORK

VERY IMPORTANT: Each assignment should have your name and assignment number in the

top right corner.

You may obtain my signature for a ONE-DAY extension if 75% or more of the

assignment is completed and you must ask at the beginning of class

You are entitled to three late homework assignments per quarter. Other than this, no late

homework will be accepted.

Each assignment is graded out of 5 points: legibility, format & completeness (3 points),

• For homework, use a smooth-edged, 8.5"x11" paper only

• Leave a blank line between problems

• Copy enough of the problem to indicate what you are doing and show work where appropriate

• Staple all loose sheets of paper together

• Erasures and some line-outs are OK but disorderly work will not be marked

Absences: see student handbook. I comply with the school policy which is to drop students on

Tardies: natural consequences, unless someone requires an individualized attendance contract

If you are absent due to "health":

If you are absent for some other excused reason (sports, field trip, appointment, vacation, etc.), you must make arrangements PRIOR to the absence or you will receive a ZERO on the test or quiz missed.

If you are absent due to a "cut" or suspension, you will receive a ZERO on any test or quiz.

CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR

Generally, any deliberate actions that detract from an honest, open, and safe educational environment will not be tolerated. Be respectful, responsible and prepared and we'll all have a great year.

ACADEMIC HONESTY

• On homework, you are allowed to consult but not copy. Copying homework will result in zeroes for the assignment for all parties involved.

• For assessments, the school's honesty policy will be invoked. The first instance results in a zero and the second instance results in being dropped from the course.

• Some examples of actions during a test or quiz considered blatant cheating are:

Looking at another student's work OR allowing another student to look at your work

Talking without permission

Unauthorized notes, books or other information during an assessment

Talking to other students in another section of the course about the assessment

AVAILABILITY

Ms. Chute’s prep periods are 4^th and 5^th.

Mr. Friedland’s prep periods are 3^rd and 6^th.

Both can be available after school by appointment.

Both can be reached in the math department at 329-3845.