Probability and Statistics
Course Description:
This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Deer Valley Mathematics Curriculum and is aligned with Arizona Common Core Standards and/or national standards and supports school-wide
efforts to increase student achievement.
Statistics Outcomes:
- Constructing and interpreting graphical displays of distributions of univariate data (dotplot, stemplot, histogram, cumulative frequency plot)
- Summarizing distributions of univariate data
- Comparing distributions of univariate data (dotplots, back-to-back stemplots, parallel boxplots)
- Exploring bivariate data
- Exploring categorical data
- Overview of methods of data collection
- Planning and conducting surveys
- Planning and conducting experiments
- Generalizability of results and types of conclusions that can be drawn from observational studies, experiments, and surveys
- Probability
- Interpreting probability, including long-run relative frequency interpretation
- Combining independent random variables
- The normal distribution
- Sampling distributions
- Estimation (point estimators)
Classroom Rules:
- Do not talk when teacher is talking.
- Come to class prepared (i.e. materials).
- No food, drink , hats, or electronics in classroom.
- Show respect for teacher and classmates (Golden Rule).
- Do not write on/in classroom texts, desks, or walls.
Consequences:
1. Warning
2. A phone call home and an after-school detention with instructor.
3. A phone call home and a referral written.
* Instructor will go directly to step 3 when deemed appropriate
Absences: Mountain Ridge students have within the current unit of study to turn in assigned work for full credit. However, students will have a minimum of a week to turn in assignments from the assigned due date even if the unit is completed. The unit of study is established by the teacher and the department on campus.
Late Assignments Policy: Mountain Ridge students have within the current unit of study to turn
in assigned work for full credit, as determined by the teacher, level, and department on campus. The
length of the unit of study and due dates will be clearly communicated to students by the teacher.
Any assignment less than a week old at the end of a unit will have a one-week submission period.
Classwork Policy: In-class assignments may be due by the end of the class period.
Test Retakes – Summative Tests Only
Grading:
Assessments (chapter exams, quizzes, Final) 80%
Homework 20%
Scale:90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
0-59% F
*grading software rounds up
Test Retakes:
Teachers will provide one retake opportunity on assessments to earn a better grade, up to full credit.
Teachers will determine steps to practice, learn, and prepare for the assessment retake. All
homework must be turned in to qualify for a retake.
Report Cards:
In an effort to conserve resources and harness the capacity of our electronic grade reporting
program (PowerSchool) district schools will no longer print hard copies of report cards unless
requested by individual parents. To request a hard copy of your student’s report card, please contact
the front office at 623-376-3000. To receive your PowerSchool login, please stop into the office with
a valid photo ID.
Power School Online Access:
Grades and attendance may be accessed 24 hours a day online with your Power School access
code. Access codes are available in the Counseling Office or Front Desk Monday – Friday 7:00
AM– 3:30 PM. You may check student progress regularly on the PowerSchool site using the same
login for one or more students. For Mountain Ridge parents/guardians without home computer
access, a computer with guest log-in capability is available in the Counseling Conference Room
Academic Assistance:
In addition to the Academic Prep times built into our schedule each week, additional
assistance/tutoring is provided on a weekly basis both by MRHS and individually by instructors.
These office hours will be posted in my classroom, website, and/or Canvas at the start of each
week. I will demonstrate to the students how to find my availability each week.
AI Statement
In Deer Valley Unified School District, we are committed to providing our students with the
best possible education while ensuring their safety, privacy, and well-being. As part of our
ongoing efforts to enhance learning experiences, we may incorporate the use of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) in the classroom for students. However, it is important to approach this
technology with caution and adhere to responsible data privacy practices.
DVUSD has determined that the use of Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT,
is prohibited unless clearly specified by your teacher. Specific guidelines will be provided in
the assignment details. If you are unsure if the tool or website you are using is an LLM or if it
is permitted on a specific assignment, please contact your teacher before submitting your
work.
Daily Device Use (iPads)
Students should come to school with their iPads charged and ready to use in each class every day.
Within each classroom, there are three possible technology environments. Teachers will identify for
students the environment expected during their class period. These environments are described
below:
Devices may not be used to record or take photos of other people without their consent.
Consequences for classroom disruptions and misuse of devices will follow a progressive discipline
model, beginning with a phone call home and progressing to office referrals for repeated or more
serious offenses. Students who have devices out during a Red environment or during testing, may
lose credit on their test or quiz. See the Student Rights and Responsibilities consequence chart in
the handbook for more specific descriptions of infractions and consequences.
Math Calculator Policy: A Ti-83 or above calculator is necessary for the successful completion
of all math classes at Mountain Ridge High School.
Recommended Supplies:
Notebook and folder for math
Graphing calculator ( TI 83/ 84)
All students will adhere to the DVUSD Student Norms in a Virtual Learning Environment and to the
DVUSD Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.
In addition to the Academic Prep times built into our schedule each week, additional
assistance/tutoring is provided on a weekly basis both by MRHS and individually by instructors.
These office hours will be posted in my classroom, website, and/or Canvas at the start of each
week. I will demonstrate to the students how to find my availability each week.
AI Statement
In Deer Valley Unified School District, we are committed to providing our students with the
best possible education while ensuring their safety, privacy, and well-being. As part of our
ongoing efforts to enhance learning experiences, we may incorporate the use of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) in the classroom for students. However, it is important to approach this
technology with caution and adhere to responsible data privacy practices.
DVUSD has determined that the use of Large Language Models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT,
is prohibited unless clearly specified by your teacher. Specific guidelines will be provided in
the assignment details. If you are unsure if the tool or website you are using is an LLM or if it
is permitted on a specific assignment, please contact your teacher before submitting your
work.
Daily Device Use (iPads)
Students should come to school with their iPads charged and ready to use in each class every day.
Within each classroom, there are three possible technology environments. Teachers will identify for
students the environment expected during their class period. These environments are described
below:
Devices may not be used to record or take photos of other people without their consent.
Consequences for classroom disruptions and misuse of devices will follow a progressive discipline
model, beginning with a phone call home and progressing to office referrals for repeated or more
serious offenses. Students who have devices out during a Red environment or during testing, may
lose credit on their test or quiz. See the Student Rights and Responsibilities consequence chart in
the handbook for more specific descriptions of infractions and consequences.
Math Calculator Policy: A Ti-83 or above calculator is necessary for the successful completion
of all math classes at Mountain Ridge High School.
Recommended Supplies:
Notebook and folder for math
Graphing calculator ( TI 83/ 84)
All students will adhere to the DVUSD Student Norms in a Virtual Learning Environment and to the
DVUSD Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook.