Course Overview

AP Statistics A introduces students to the fundamental concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data. Equivalent to the first semester of a college-level statistics course, this class emphasizes hands-on experience with real-world data to help students evaluate the validity of polls, studies, and claims.

Key Learning Focus

Students will:

• Explore the four pillars of statistics: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference.
• Learn techniques for collecting data, including surveys, observational studies, and experiments.
• Develop skills in data organization, representation, and summary using graphs, charts, and numerical measures.
• Apply principles of probability and randomness to anticipate outcomes.
• Build a foundation in study design and data-based decision making.

Instructional Approach

Students engage in real-world case studies, simulations, and data projects, supported by technology-based tools and AP-style practice questions.

Outcome

By the end of AP Statistics A, students will:

• Demonstrate the ability to collect, describe, and interpret data.
• Apply probability models to predict patterns of behavior and events.
• Be prepared to advance into AP Statistics B for deeper exploration of inference and real-world applications.