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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.

Sarah Stecher

3 Things I Learned at NCTM

My biggest take-aways from the sessions I attended at the 2023 NCTM Annual Conference.

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Would This Get Credit? 2023 AP Statistics Exam #3

Here it is — the dreaded probability question! See what is needed for full credit on the AP Exam, including details about holistic scoring.

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Three New Lessons for Calc BC!

EFFL Lessons for Euler’s Method, Parametric and Vector Motion, and Polar Area.

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AP Stats Shirt Design Contest

We are looking for an official design for the 2023-2024 AP Stats shirts. Have students submit their designs here!

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Stand and Talk: A Strategy for Improving Statistical Communication

Struggling to get students to actually talk about statistics in your classroom? A stand and talk may be exactly what you need.

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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.

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Statistics and Technology: From the Past to the Future

As technology continues to evolve, the question of what we should be teaching becomes increasingly important.

Matt McBurney

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.

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4 Lessons We Learned While Substitute Teaching

Lindsey and Sarah reflect on their experience substitute teaching.

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Does Geometry Have Room for Statistics?

Less than 1 in 4 students take a high school statistics class. How can we ensure that every high school students learns statistics?

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3 Review Tests = 1 AP Exam: An AP Exam Prep Strategy

After many years of reviewing for the AP Exam, AP Stats all-star teacher Jeff Eicher has figured out the best way to structure the review.