22nd Annual Advanced Placement Statistics

Summer Institute 2018

 

University of North Florida, Jacksonville

July 16-19

 

This is an officially endorsed College Board
AP Institute

 

The Advanced Placement Statistics Summer Institute is designed for all AP Statistics teachers, whether new or experienced.

 

Course Overview:
This course will focus on effective strategies for helping students master the essential concepts and methods of AP Statistics. We will examine resources for classroom instruction, assessment, technology, projects, and AP exam preparation. In addition, we will discuss issues related to planning and administering the course, such as student selection, pacing, and the AP Audit.

 

Course Objectives:
Participants will:
1. Examine effective instructional strategies for teaching AP Statistics to a diverse group of students.
2. Deepen their understanding of statistical concepts and methods in data analysis, study design, probability, and statistical inference.
3. Utilize technology to promote statistical thinking. Develop facility with using graphing calculators and computer software to analyze data and to perform simulations.
4. Explore a variety of ways to assess student learning.

 

Consultant:
Paul Myers has taught mathematics and statistics for 48 years, including 8 years in Europe & Africa, 32 years at Woodward Academy, 2 years at Georgia Tech, and 6 years at The Paideia School in Atlanta, where he is currently serving as Department Chairman. He has been an AP Statistics and Pre-AP Mathematics consultant for The College Board and a Fathom software consultant since 1997 and has conducted one-day and weeklong summer AP Statistics workshops in 45 States, China and Germany, including the AP National Conference. Paul is a frequent presenter at conferences focusing on statistics, data analysis, simulation and appropriate use of technology. Paul’s recent projects include conducting Stimulating Simulations workshops, developing a 9th grade Visualization course, and teaching a full year post-AP Statistics Data Science course.

 

For more information regarding the AP Statistics Summer Institute please contact Dr. Scott Hochwald at (904)620-3730 or shochwal@unf.edu.

• How Do I Register?

  Registration and Payment Options

   

   

   

• Parking and Classrooms

  Parking permits are required. You should receive your daily parking passes in the mail by July 1st. If you have not, be sure to inform us as soon as possible at (904) 620-2653 or shochwal@unf.edu. Be sure to park only in unrestricted spaces.

   

  Classrooms will be announced at a later date.

   

  For more information concerning the location of buildings or parking lots please visit the Campus Map.

• Lodging

  There are many hotels/suites/motels in the UNF vicinity, most at very attractive prices. UNF visitors receive discounts, so be sure to say that you are attending a UNF conference when you register.  Alternatively, you might have a better rate from AAA, etc.  The early morning drive to campus and the late afternoon drive to the hotel (or elsewhere) should be quite easy since you will be going in the opposite direction of the rush hour traffic (unless you stay at the beach). The link to the preferred hotels is below. You will want to consider those hotels in the JTB/Southpoint/St. John’s Town Center area, though some participants like the (more expensive and slightly more distant) beach hotels.  You should consider those properties in the list within 12 miles of campus. The morning travel time to campus will then be no more than 10 minutes.

   

  Here are some suggestions for nearby hotels.  

  • Courtyard by Marriott at Mayo Clinic
    1430 Mayo Blvd.  
    Jacksonville FL, 32224  
    About 3 miles from UNF  
    904.223.1700

  • Hampton Inn
    I-295 East Beltway and Baymeadows Rd. 
    Jacksonville FL, 32256 
    About 4 miles from UNF 
    904.363.7150
    Offering rooms at $89/night (hot breakfast included) per night (pre-tax)

  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jacksonville
    4791 Windsor Commons Ct. 
    Jacksonville FL, 32224
    About 4 miles from UNF 
    904.421.7000
    Offering rooms at $94/night (deluxe breakfast included) per night (pre-tax)

  • Hampton Inn
    4681 Lenoir Ave., South Bonneval & Butler
    Jacksonville FL, 32216 
    About 7 miles from UNF 
    904.281.2600
    Offering rooms at $69/night (hot breakfast included) per night (pre-tax)   

  • Residence Inn by Marriott
    8365 Dix Ellis Trail 
    Jacksonville FL, 32256 
    About 8 miles from UNF 
    800.331.3131 
    Offering rooms at $79/night (hot breakfast included) per night (pre-tax) 
    
    
  • Best Western Oceanfront
    305 North First Street 
    Jacksonville FL, 32250 
    About 11.4 miles from UNF 
    904.249.4949 
    Offering rooms at 15% off regular room rate per night (pre-tax)

  The link below is to all hotels that offer UNF rates. People using this list should also mention they are attending an event at UNF to get the UNF rate.

   

  Preferred Hotels http://www.unf.edu/uploadedFiles/anf/purchasing/Hotels_Preferred_List(1).pdf