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CORE COURSE OFFERINGS AT A GLANCE
Core courses are arranged by discipline (subject area or type of credit granted). Core subjects are English, Math, Science and Social Studies. Course offerings are subject to change and contingent
upon sufficient course enrollment. The credit earned will be applied in the manner most advantageous to the student.
Course State Course Course Title Course Description May Be Grade Credit Fall Spring Even Grad Odd Prerequisites
Number ID Applied* Level Years Grad
Years
THIS COURSE WILL introduce students to the major concepts and tools for Algebra II or Pre-
collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions about data. The course is built around AP Algebra II
four main topics – exploring data, planning a study, understanding probability theory, (recommended
and acquiring critical inferential reasoning skills. In an increasingly technological )
world, the ability to employ quantitative methods and data analysis has become a
vital skill. From medicine to business and industry, a wide variety of professional
fields require a working knowledge of statistics. Most majors now require at least one
college course in statistics – particularly majors in business/ economics,
social/political science, medicine, agriculture, psychology, education, and criminal
justice. STUDENTS WILL develop conceptual understanding of the fundamental
122813 ideas of “modern statistics,” rather then just the computation and memorization of 1.0 credit / full X X
122823 20605133 AP Statistics A/B formulas. AP Statistics is project oriented and calculator/computer based. TI-83 / TI- Math 11 - 12 year Part A Part B X X
83 Plus or TI- 84 graphing calculator is required for the course. Other graphing
models are also allowed but will not be taught as a part of the course. Students who
elect to take the Advanced Placement exam will be required to pay the test fee.
(Qualified students may apply for financial assistance.)

THIS COURSE WILL teach the student the impact of statistics on everyday life. It Algebra I B or
consists of two main section; descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. teacher
Descriptive statistics are how data are displayed and inferential statistics are recommendatio n
techniques used to make objective assessments about data. STUDENTS WILL take
part in conducting surveys, collecting real data and then analyzing the information
with techniques from statistics. Exploring and applying the science of probability,
123310 20294123 Everyday students will learn how probability drives countless decisions made that affect all of Math 12 1.0 credit / full X X X X
123320 Statistics A/B our lives. TI-83 / TI-83 Plus or TI-84 graphing calculators will be used. Other year Part A Part B
graphing models are also allowed but will not be taught as a part of the course.

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