AP Test Prep

Three Calculator Simulation Activities

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Calculators sure come in handy. An AP® Statistics instructional resource provides suggestions for using calculator simulations. It gives activities for adding variances, normal probability plots, and t distributions.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners work in groups and present their findings to the rest of the class
Classroom Considerations
  • Resource assumes use of TI-83 or TI-84, but the work can be done on any calculator or computer
  • Each of the three activities are separate from each other and should take approximately 20 minutes
Pros
  • In-depth explanations help clarify the concepts
  • Includes calculator commands to use for each activity
Cons
  • None