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Our Christmas Wish List
The top 5 concepts we wish students understood before entering our class.
Sarah Stecher
Dec 3, 2022


The Normal Approximation to the Binomial Distribution
When is it appropriate to use a Normal distribution to approximate a binomial distribution? We use the green Skittles activity to discuss.
Math Medic
Dec 2, 2022


Assessment vs. Evaluation
Do the differences matter? We think so!
Sarah Stecher
Nov 19, 2022


Our Favorite AP Exam FRQs ❤️
In this blog post, we choose our favorite released AP Exam question for every unit in the AP Stats curriculum.
Math Medic
Nov 13, 2022


The 5 Commandments of Calculus
Learn how to avoid common communication pitfalls on the AP Calc Exam!
Karen Sleno
Nov 4, 2022


10 Questions to Liven Up Your Math Classroom
Questions to open up discussion, extend students' thinking, and help students consolidate their learning.
Sarah Stecher
Oct 29, 2022


Trick or Treat - A Stats Lesson for Halloween
Need a quick stats activity for Halloween? Here you will find a good review of two-variable data, with a not-so-spooky reveal at the end.
Math Medic
Oct 28, 2022


A Halloween Activity for AP Calculus
Get a trick-or-treat themed logic puzzle focused on derivative practice, perfect for the half day of school on Halloween!
Sarah Stecher
Oct 25, 2022


The Many Faces of the Mean Value Theorem
How does the MVT show up on the AP Calculus Exam? Let's explore some of the most common question types.
Karen Sleno
Oct 17, 2022


My Big 3 Takeaways After Being an AP Exam Reader
Juan Gomez graded AP Stats Exams for the first time this past summer. In this post, he shares about what will change in his own classroom.
Math Medic
Oct 13, 2022


EFFL on a Budget!
Giving students an experience before formalizing the learning often requires costly materials. Check out our tips for doing it on a budget.
Math Medic
Oct 8, 2022


Teaching Multiple Regression in AP Statistics
Do you teach multiple regression in AP Stats? Of course not...it's not in the CED! In this post, Jeff Eicher convinces us why we should.
Math Medic
Oct 1, 2022


Grading for Equity in AP Statistics
Grading for Equity revises traditional grading practices by introducing alternative assessment methods and new grading policies.
Math Medic
Sep 22, 2022


The Rights of the Learner: Building Confidence and Equity in an EFFL Classroom
Karen Sleno shows us how to create an environment where taking risks is encouraged and where everyone’s voice has value.
Karen Sleno
Sep 16, 2022


Stats Medic Lessons in a 42-Minute Period
Matt McBurney has modified every Stats Medic AP Stats lesson to fit his 42-minute class periods. Get the lessons here.
Math Medic
Aug 26, 2022


New School Year, New Applets!
New applets for teaching the concepts of sampling distributions, confidence intervals, power, and inference for slope.
Math Medic
Aug 6, 2022


What's the Main Idea?
How having a clear focus can transform your lesson.
Lindsey Gallas
Jun 15, 2022


When Am I Ever Going To Use This? - Part 2
When students ask “When Am I Ever Going To Use This?”, instead of focusing only on the content, look at everyday skills the lesson teaches.
Matt McBurney
Jun 10, 2022


New to Teaching AP Stats? Start Here.
Maybe you volunteered to teach AP Stats. Maybe you were voluntold. Either way, you should start your journey here.
Math Medic
May 27, 2022


What to Do After the AP Exam
Here are some ideas for end-of-year projects.
Sarah Stecher
May 12, 2022
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