Back to School night presentation for 2nd semester at HH

1. Mr. Evans
Introduction to
Probability and
Statistics (CP)

2. Education
 B.S. in Mathematics from the University of Texas
at Austin in 1992
 Masters in teaching from Wilkes University
 Presenting at NCTM Regional Conferences in
Philadelphia this Fall.
 Siemens STEM 2013 Fellow
 2014 Champion of Learning
 17th year here at H-H

3. Probability and Statistics
 Models, Functions and Permutations
 Binomial Theorem
 Inequalities and Absolute Value
 Linear Relationships
 Probability
 Statistics

4. Probability and Statistics
Sample Problem
A tire company’s records show that 86%
of their tires reach their advertised
mileage limits. Suppose that we check
20 sets of tires, find the following
probabilities and round your answer to
the nearest hundredth.
 Find the probability that exactly 16 sets
meet the requirements.
 Find the probability that 18 or more sets
meet the requirements.

5. Calculators
We encourage the students to get either
the TI-84 or the TI-Nspire Calculators

6. Homework Policy
 HW assigned almost every day
 Homework will be checked daily
(average of 2 points per assignment)
 A “best effort attempt” must be made in
order to get any credit for an assignment.
 Homework = Home + Work
 Extra Help always available
 Assignments posted on my Canvas Site.

7. Problem Solving
 More involved “Thought”
problem
 Bonus if turned in day after
assigned
 Modeled after PSSA
Problem Solving
 Don’t Wait Till Last
Minute!!

8. Grades
Quarter Grades are
based on total
points
 Tests
 Quizzes
 HW
 Projects
Semester Grades
 1st and 2nd MP
count 40% each
 Final will be 20%

9. My Style
 Interactive, participation
encouraged
 Work in pairs and groups
daily
 Math need not be boring

10. My Style
 Interactive, participation
encouraged
 Work in pairs and groups
daily
 Math need not be boring