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AP Exam Preparation Checklist

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About This MicroSim

"Time to squirrel away this knowledge!" Sylvia says with determination. "The AP exam is coming, and this checklist will help you make sure you've covered all the essentials. Check off each item as you master it!"

This interactive checklist organizes the most important concepts for AP Statistics success:

Categories

Category Color What It Covers
Essential Formulas Green Key formulas you must know by heart
Condition Checks Blue The R-I-N conditions for inference
Key Phrases Orange Language that earns points on free response
Calculator Skills Purple TI-84 functions you'll need
Common Mistakes Red Errors that cost points every year

How to Use

  1. Click category headers to expand or collapse sections
  2. Check off items as you master them
  3. Watch your progress bar fill up as you go
  4. Your progress is saved automatically in your browser
  5. Use "Reset All" to start fresh or "Check All" to mark complete

Key Features

"Here's what I love about this checklist," Sylvia says. "It doesn't just tell you WHAT to study—it reminds you of the specific language and formulas that score points!"

Progress Persistence

Your checked items are saved in your browser. Come back later and pick up where you left off!

Focus on High-Value Items

Everything on this list appears frequently on AP exams. If you master these items, you're well-prepared for success.

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Lesson Plan

Learning Objectives

By the end of this activity, students will be able to:

  1. Recall essential formulas for AP Statistics
  2. List the conditions required for various inference procedures
  3. Identify key phrases that earn points on free response questions
  4. Demonstrate proficiency with calculator functions
  5. Avoid common errors that result in lost points

Target Audience

  • AP Statistics students preparing for the exam
  • Statistics teachers creating review materials
  • Students reviewing for cumulative assessments

Prerequisites

  • Completion of AP Statistics course content
  • Basic familiarity with TI-84 calculator

Classroom Activities

Activity 1: Self-Assessment (20 minutes)

  1. Have students work through the checklist individually
  2. Check only items they feel completely confident about
  3. Identify their top 3 weakest areas
  4. Create study plans focused on those areas

Activity 2: Partner Quiz (15 minutes)

Pair students up: 1. One student reads an item from the checklist 2. Partner explains it or demonstrates it 3. If correct, check the item 4. Switch roles

Activity 3: Formula Flashcards (10 minutes)

Use the Essential Formulas section to create flashcards: - Formula on one side - When to use it + example on the other

"Don't worry—every statistician drops an acorn sometimes," Sylvia reassures. "The goal isn't perfection on day one. It's making progress every day until exam day!"

Assessment Questions

  1. Write the formula for a confidence interval. What are the three components?

  2. What are the three conditions you must check before doing inference? Give an example of how to verify each.

  3. Explain why you should never say "accept the null hypothesis."

  4. On your TI-84, what function would you use to find P(Z < 1.5)?

  5. A student concludes "The data is significant at the 0.05 level." What's wrong with this conclusion, and how should it be fixed?

Study Tips from Sylvia

"Here are my top tips for exam success," Sylvia shares:

  1. Practice the four-step process until it's automatic
  2. Always conclude in context - this is where many students lose easy points
  3. Know your calculator functions - they save time and reduce errors
  4. Check conditions FIRST - before doing any calculations
  5. Review common mistakes the night before - fresh reminders help!

References