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At Freedom High School in Orlando, Florida, we've developed a thriving AP Statistics community despite the challenges of a low-income environment with many English Language Learners. Over the past four years, our AP Statistics enrollment grew from 28 to 210 students. Through collaboration, we plan lessons together, create common assessments, and analyze data to enhance our teaching practices. We meet regularly to share insights and improve our program, embracing tools like Skype and Google Hangouts to connect with other educators. Join us in fostering a supportive learning environment!
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Creating a Collaborative AP Statistics Community Mandi Kraemer Freedom High School Orlando, Florida Amanda.Kraemer@ocps.net
My Context • Low income school, lots of ELL students • Began “encouraging” AP Stats 4 years ago • AP Stats population grew from 28 to 210! • Brought challenges and opportunities • Collaboration!
What We Do • Plan lessons together • Create common assessments • Analyze data • Conduct completely non-randomized experiments
What if I’m a loner? • Orange County Public Schools District-Wide Advanced Placement Professional Learning Communities (OCPSDWAPPLC’s) • Initially met during pre-planning at AP Summit • Meet 3x throughout school year (Saturdays) • 4-5 hours at a time
OCPSDWAPPLC’s • Share lessons • Discuss issues • Give and analyze common assessments • How to grow program • Practice Exam data • Next year: AP Exam data
What if I’m still a loner? • Internet! • Skype/Google hangouts • Look around • AP Teacher Communities (formerly Electronic Discussion Groups)
Questions? Comments? • Mandi Kraemer • Amanda.Kraemer@ocps.net