Text:
The Practice of Statistics, by Yates, Moore, McCabe. New York,W.H. Freeman and Compsny, 1999. (ISBN 0-7167-3370-6)

Supplemental books:
The Cartoon Guide to Statistics, by Gonick and Smith. NewYork, HarperCollins Publishers, 1993. (ISBN 0-06-273102-5)
How to Lie with Statistics, by Darrell Huff. New York, W.W.Norton & Company, 1982 (ISBN 0-393-09426-X)

Your notebook:
A 3-ring binder with four distinct, and clearly identifiablesections:

• Section 1: Most recent material. Handouts, miscellaneous note, etc. Things that have yet to be organized.
• Section 2: Past daily work (homework that has been checked).
• Section 3: Past test, quizzes, etc. ... with corrections.
• Section 4: AP Section (very important). The materials given out on the first day of class (AP formulas, tables, etc.) should be at the beginning of this section so that they are easily accessible.
  Your notebook should
  ...always be brought to class.
  ...always be neat and well-organized.
  ...have your name on the cover.
  ...be clearly indexed (four sections.)

Things you should bring to class every day:
Textbook, calculator, notebook, writing instrument (pen, pencil), anda positive attitude.

Grading:
This is a rough outline of how grades will be determined. (There issome overlap in the categories.)

• 60%: Tests, quizzes, projects.
• 10%: Coordinated work with station-mates.
• 10%: Individual efficiency and reliability.
• 10%: Quality of homework, deaily preparation, individual projects.
• 10%: Individual willingness to participate in discussions and classroom activities.

Please note carefully: It is very important that youarrive for class on time. This will be an activity-based class.Activities will frequently begin right at the starting bell. Theclass will not be delayed by repeating instructions for those whoarrive late. Since a portion of your grade is determined by yourinvolvement in classroom activities, on-time arrival is essential.

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