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The First Day of Statistics Class
The summer is winding down, and the first day of school is fast approaching. This likely means that you have a few days of full staff PD...

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Experience First, Formalize Later (EFFL)
Experience First, Formalize Later means students construct understanding before the teacher introduces definitions and formulas.

Lindsey Gallas


A New Formula Sheet for the AP Statistics Exam
Recently, College Board released the new Course and Exam Description, a 263 page document that clearly outlines the content expectations...

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Early Solutions for the 2019 AP Statistics Exam
The College Board typically releases the free response questions for the AP Statistics Exam the Saturday following the exam. Starting...

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Predictions for the 2019 AP Statistics Exam
So last year we made some wild guesses about what might show up on the AP Exam. It turns out we correctly predicted the two sample...

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Know your AP Stats Formula Sheet
The AP Stats formula sheet can do one of two things to a student: 1. Provide a sense of comfort and security, like a warm blanket. 2....

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How to Survive the Investigative Task
One of the most important goals in AP Statistics is to produce students who can think and reason statistically. We want them to be able...

Luke Wilcox


Calculator Functions for the AP Stats Exam
Throughout the school year, we’ve covered tons of different calculator functions. Wouldn't it be nice to have a complete list all in one...

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AP Exam Review: Activity Gallery Walk
Every lesson this year started students out with an experience . After the experience, we helped formalize our students learning by...

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AP Statistics Exam Review Strategy: The Practice Exam
One of the best strategies to help students prepare for the AP Statistics Exam is, well, an AP Statistics Exam. One that is real deal...

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How to CRUSH the AP Stats Free Response
It's the end of the year and you are trying to get ready for the AP Statistics Exam. You know that the free response is worth 50% of the...

Luke Wilcox


Name That Significance Test
It's the end of the year and you are trying to get ready for the AP Statistics Exam. You know that one of the free response questions is...

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Top 10 AP Statistics Exam Tips
It's the end of the year and you are trying to get ready for the AP Statistics Exam. What are the most important tips and strategies for...

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How I am using the Math Medic AP Stats Review Course
By Josh Tabor Like everyone else, I am constantly tweaking the way I teach AP Statistics, including how I manage the crucial time before...

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Statistics Inference Exam – Student Created
We all know that statistical inference is the end goal of AP Statistics. Inference also makes up the largest part of the AP Exam (up to...

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Falling Behind in AP Stats? Here’s What to Do.
Teaching remote. Reduced contact time with students. A polar vortex leads to 12 snow days. It’s your first year teaching AP Stats and you...

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What's New from College Board for AP Statistics in 2019-2020
The College Board has recently announced some changes for AP Statistics for next school year. They also released a short video ...

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Sneak Peek of the Math Medic AP Statistics Exam Review Course
A good review is critical for student success on the AP Exam. The Math Medic AP Statistics Exam Review Course is the best way to prepare!

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Is the House of Representatives actually representative?
The 116th Congress is the most diverse in history. I have become absorbed by reading the stories of incredible newly elected officials...

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Baseball Salaries and the Central Limit Theorem
This guest blog post comes to us from superstar AP Stats teacher Leigh Nataro. Sampling distributions are at the heart of statistical...

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