By Josh Tabor and Christine FranklinProbability & Statistics

w/Applications Honors, Course 1210300

SRiS is EngagingIntroduces students to statistical reasoning in a high-interest context.Each chapter begins with a motivating question.

◦ Is there a home field advantage in the NFL?

◦ Does the “hot hand” exist in sports?◦ Should you go for it on fourth down?

SRiS is ModernBest recent innovations in statistics educationNOT just an AP book watered downFour-step process from ASA:

◦ Ask a question◦ Collect data◦ Analyze data◦ Make a conclusion

SRiS is AccessibleUse of Simulations and Technology allows focus on reasoning, not calculations

◦ Use simulation to model athletic performance, not theoretical probability distributions

◦ Move from hands-on simulations to use of technology (graphing calculators and applets)Focus on interpreting results.

SRiS is Common CoreCovers all Common Core standards for Statistics and Probability

◦ Simulations◦ Making decisions with Probability

SRiS is Active Data CollectionAmple opportunities for “field trips”

◦ Use REAL data, collected by students◦ Shooting free-throws with distractions◦ Kick a warm or cold football◦ Polyurethane swimsuits

SRiS is InvestigationsStudents apply what they have learned to real athletes and teams.Teacher resource materials include:

◦ Investigation guides◦ Grading rubrics◦ Examples

SRiS is Student-friendly DesignVisually appealing with many helpful features:

◦ More than just the exercises◦ Bright and colorful design◦ Problem/Solution format◦ Key Terms and Review boxes

SRiS is More than SportsPrimarily a statistics bookIllustrates other applications, in addition to sports

◦ Stats 101 boxes – how might this be seen in a more traditional course?

SRiS is for everyone! Not just for the athletes or big sports fans Only sports knowledge required:

◦ Winning is better than losing◦ Scoring more than the opponent is usually what it takes to win.

Sports Terms call-out boxes

Materials include Book Companion Website:

◦ Images from the text in .jpeg and PowerPoint◦ Pacing Guides for one-semester and full-year

courses◦ Electronic version of Resource Manual

Teacher Resource Manual:◦Solutions to all exercises◦Investigation Guides◦Sample Rubrics◦Two sample tests per chapter

Any Questions?