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I just finished my 15th year of teaching and my 7th year teaching AP Statistics. My entire teaching career has been spent in Title I schools and I currently work at a Public Charter School serving a large EB (Emergent Bilingual) population. I love how PBL has made learning more accessible for students of all levels without sacrificing rigor. Some fun facts about me are I love traveling, hiking, and the outdoors, and I have a son who turns two in November!
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ELIZABETH Walthall
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WHY IS PROJECT BASED LEARNING
Project Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which students learn by actively engaging in real-world and personally meaningful projects.
Project-based learning (PBL) in statistics improves student learning outcomes, such as academic achievement, statistical literacy, and critical thinking, by making statistics more relevant and engaging through real-world problems. Studies show PBL increases student motivation, interest, and the ability to apply statistical concepts, with many students perceiving the method as more effective than traditional approaches.
Project-based learning (PBL) in statistics improves student learning outcomes, such as academic achievement, statistical literacy, and critical thinking, by making statistics more relevant and engaging through real-world problems. Studies show PBL increases student motivation, interest, and the ability to apply statistical concepts, with many students perceiving the method as more effective than traditional approaches.
Course Description:
During this AP Statistics APSI primarily aimed at the Project Based Learning series, you’ll explore the 7 elements of well designed PBL instruction, how they fit into instruction for the AP Statistics course, along with exploring the new ideas in the course framework and exam in preparation for the newly designed exam in 2027. You will also be given the necessary resources to implement the 5 projects that were designed for the AP Statistics course framework and the chance to calendar these projects within your individual school calendar. As with any APSI, you will also be given the materials necessary to participate in the course audit, access examples from AP Classroom, promote diversity and equity in your classroom and review grading procedures for future AP exams.
Agenda
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During this AP Statistics APSI primarily aimed at the Project Based Learning series, you’ll explore the 7 elements of well designed PBL instruction, how they fit into instruction for the AP Statistics course, along with exploring the new ideas in the course framework and exam in preparation for the newly designed exam in 2027. You will also be given the necessary resources to implement the 5 projects that were designed for the AP Statistics course framework and the chance to calendar these projects within your individual school calendar. As with any APSI, you will also be given the materials necessary to participate in the course audit, access examples from AP Classroom, promote diversity and equity in your classroom and review grading procedures for future AP exams.
Agenda
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How the PBL Series Works
- 4 days of online or in-person professional learning during an AP Summer Institute
- Up to 5 online support sessions throughout the school year
- Access to project implementation guides aligned to the course framework