Probability & Statistics

This course includes content that is considered core learning in middle and high school math courses, yet is often the first to be cut in schools.  It is critical students learn the concepts of probability and statistics, as these topics are some of the most relevant topics in our daily lives.  Below is an outline of the 12 lessons that make up this course:

Lesson 1- Theoritical & experimental probability; compound events and sample space
Lesson 2- Calculating probabilities & conditional probabilities using 2-way frequency tables
Lesson 3- Independent and dependent events
Lesson 4- Permutations & combinations
Lesson 5- Data displays: dot plots & histograms
Lesson 6- Mean, median, mode & range
Lesson 7-Quartiles, IQR and box plots
Lesson 8- Standard deviation
Lesson 9- Interpreting standard deviation
Lesson 10- Describing and comparing data sets; skew
Lesson 11- Scatter plots, correlation and causation
Lesson 12- Equations of regression lines

I value student thinking in my classes and continually engage students in the sharing of ideas and working problems.  I believe the best learning occurs when students experience productive struggle--having time to make sense of an idea, sharing or hearing others share thinking, then having big ideas brought forward and made clear by the teacher.  While I expect deep thinking, I don't want my learners to be in a confused state for long.   

My classes are interactive with ideas presented in short lessons, followed by tasks that provide practice, discussion and immediate feedback.  I love how digital learning can make use of multiple digital tools that can be fun and provide immediate feedback. 

I strongly believe that for students to truly learn, they must practice.  Registration for my courses include a subscription to a program for completing homework.  Students receive immediate feedback on their progress, and the instructor is also able to monitor their progress.  

Students will be assessed at the end of the course and parents will be given feedback on their child's attainment of the course objectives.

This course fits nicely in my year-long offerings of Algebra 1 Semester 1, Probability & Statistics, Algebra 2 Semester 2 and is also appropriate for students interested in it as a stand-alone course.