AP® Statistics

Girls-Only & ​All-Gender Course; Prerequisite - Successful completion of one year of Algebra II;  Full-year course
COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course introduces students to the concepts and tools used to collect, organize, analyze, and draw conclusions from data. Students receive instruction in each of the following competencies: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns with probability and simulation, and statistical inference. Student will learn how to articulate methodology, data descriptions, calculations, and conclusions, and to write analytically in context. Students will develop knowledge through experiential activities that challenge them to design and administer studies as well as tabulate and analyze results from surveys and experiments. Students will often work in small collaborative groups to explore problems and share ideas. Active participation in the form of individual and group projects, peer review of student work, and discussion board conversations are key to student success. Students will apply a powerful skillset effectively in new and unanticipated situations, explore AP®-style free response questions and applications, take AP®-style assessments, and prepare for the AP® Statistics Exam in the spring. 
WHAT STUDENTS SAY

“I feel my biggest take away has been learning how to manage my time. I have always been good with time management, but online learning has improved it significantly. I have learned what to prioritize, both in my face-to-face school and One Schoolhouse class. I have grown a lot this semester as a learner and as a statistician."

"My teacher is great!  Very thorough, very understanding, and always willing to help and check in. I think I got lucky having them as an online teacher!"

“AP Statistics has been really interesting for me. It has challenged me and prepared me for more rigorous courses. I am also able to make connections between what I am learning to my day-to-day life and with other classes like Psychology as well. I have personally enjoyed doing the group projects as I like collaborating with other people.”

WHAT STUDENTS DO
Learning is an active process at One Schoolhouse. Students design, create and apply. And, they engage with classmates and connect with their teachers through discussions, video conferences, and projects. Specifically, in this class students will:
  • Set goals that drive their learning. Students reflect regularly on their growth, and meet on video chat with their online teacher to review progress towards their goals.
  • Have choice in how they learn new content and practice new skills. Students are given agency to determine the best ways for them to learn.
  • Apply what they are learning to the real world. Learning is meaningful and connects to concepts outside the classroom.
  • Practice constructive engagement in a diverse and changing world. Students interact with classmates from across the country and around the world.
  • Gain academic maturity. Online learning takes greater discipline and independence than a traditional face-to-face classroom. Teachers support students to build this skill.
MEET A TEACHER FOR THIS COURSE
SIGNATURE ACTIVITIES
Examples of signature activities and projects for this course are:
  • Least Squares Regression and Correlation Project: Students collect quantitative bivariate data on the topic of their choice and investigate the association and possible correlation between the two variables.  Students begin by organizing their sample data, creating a scatterplot of their data, and describing the association in context.  They then fit a least squares regression line to their data, discuss the correlation between the variables, and address the residual plot, as well as other regression components, in context.
  • M&Ms Color Distribution Chi-Square Activity: Students obtain their own bag of M&Ms and examine the color distribution of their individual sample. They research the M&M Mars Company’s claim for the true color distribution of the population of M&Ms, work together with their classmates to compile their sample data, and utilize a Chi-Square Test for Goodness of Fit in order to test the company’s claim.
  • Statistics in the Real World: Interview Project: In this growth segment of R2G2, students spend some meaningful time growing in their knowledge of the real-world applications of Statistics.  Students research a field of their interest in which Statistics is used.  Then, they find and interview someone who works in that field of Statistics or uses Statistics in their everyday job.  They ultimately create a report about their experience and present their findings through the medium of their choice.  ​
COURSE APPROVAL
This course is approved by the College Board and the NCAA. 

One Schoolhouse is fully accredited with the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges through December 1, 2025; we are an approved online publisher for the University of California. ​
Jenna Lin
she/her/hers
Mathematics Teacher
BS University of Missouri
​MS University of Colorado