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Course Title: Statistics Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 102600 Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Algebra 2 Open To Grades: 11, 12
Description: In this course, students will learn about methods of descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include data
collection and description, data production, correlation and regression (descriptive statistics), probability and inference
(inferential statistics). The course focuses on data and statistical reasoning over theory and recipes to allow students to
develop the skills for working with data. The Texas Instruments 83/84-Plus graphing calculator is used extensively for
computation, graphing, and simulation. Students are expected to read through examples and case studies while completing
their daily classroom assignments. Students will design experiments, collect and analyze data, and generate statistically
supported solutions.
Course Title: Advanced Placement Statistics Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 102610 Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): Completion of Pre-Calculus with a 90% or higher or Open to Grades: 11, 12
completion of Honors Pre-Calculus with an 80% or higher
or teacher recommendation
Requirement(s): Students are required to take the designated Advanced
Placement exam at their own expense
(2018-2019 cost $95).
Description: This course teaches the methods of descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics include data collection and
description, data production, correlation and regression, analysis of variance, probability to build a foundation for
inference, and inference. The course focuses on data and statistical reasoning over theory and recipes. It aims to give
students the main ideas of statistics with useful skills for working with data. The TI 83/84/89 graphing calculator is used
extensively for computation, graphing, and simulation. The course curriculum is designed to meet the requirements for
AP Statistics established by the College Board. Students are expected to read through examples and case studies while
completing their daily classroom assignments. Several “special problems” and projects are assigned throughout the year
that require more in depth analysis, and a final project is assigned that requires the generation of data as well as the analysis
with statistically well-supported conclusions. The pace of the course is set to have students prepared for the AP exam in
early May of each year. Students can also earn college credits for this course through the College in High School Program
of the University of Pittsburgh.
Course Title: Applied Mathematics Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 602115 (9th), 602125 (10th), 602135 (11th), 602145 (12th) Term(s) Offered: Full Year
Prerequisite(s): Placement in Life Skills Support (LSS) or Autistic Support
(AS) classroom and previously qualified for Pennsylvania
Alternative Standards Assessment (PASA)
Description: Applied Mathematics is a course for students whose IEP reflects the use of alternate standards. Students are
given a baseline pre-test before each unit of study. The program is a literacy-based curriculum which utilizes word
problems and graphic organizers taught in a repetitive, direct instruction method. The concepts are based on grade-level
standards and incorporate daily functional math skills based on real-world applications. Students are taught one story a
week and the skills is applied and practiced in a variety of ways throughout the week.
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