Learning Objectives of the Probability and Statistics throughout the Curriculum linking course: In addition to and in coordination with the general goals of the M302 courses, students in M302: Prob-Stats will... Learn how to pose conceptually focused problems in high school probability and statistics. Connect probability and statistics concepts vertically through middle school and high school. Examine ways to help students justify and explain the use of combinations, permutations, and the counting principle. Design thought-provoking high school tasks related to probability and statistics. Recognize how theoretical ideas from probability and statistics are connected to Indiana and NCTM Standards. Apply the addition and multiplication rules of probability to problems in context Explore methods of data collection and analysis. Learn how to use various technologies effectively to analyze and summarize one-variable data. Develop conceptual and procedural understanding of the purpose and use of simulations. Develop conceptual and procedural understanding of the purpose and use of experimental probability. Develop conceptual and procedural understanding of the purpose and use of binomial probability. Investigate the application of probability in games and television shows.

Summary of Objectives: The learning objectives listed above focus on probability and statistical content throughout grades 7-12, plus the creation and analysis of problems in context. I expect you to understand the content coming into the class; therefore we will focus on problem solving activities appropriate for the particular grade level and standards.