AP Statistics (SP)

Course option: Self-Paced

Grades: 10th and up (16+) | Prerequisite: Successful completion of high school math sequence: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2

Course dates: Available to start from Sept 1 to Dec 1, 2026, | Must be completed by June 30, 2027 | May 2027 (AP exam)

Course length: Maximum of 10 months to complete - no extensions granted

Live session: NA

Course size: TBD

Instructor: Ashley Porter

Cost:

Tuition: $525
Digital website access: $55 (includes course eBook)

More about Ashley Porter

Ashley Porter is a graduate of North Carolina State University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and two minors--in Statistics and Environmental Science--all in under four years. She has taught/tutored topics of Algebra 1 through Statistics for a decade.

For as long as she can remember, mathematics and its relationship to daily life have fascinated her. Throughout high school and college, her amazing teachers helped nurture a love for mathematics and its unique language. Her passion for numbers grew exponentially with each new concept learned. Originally attending NC State in hopes of pursuing a Civil Engineering degree, Ashley switched to Applied Mathematics and Statistics in her sophomore year, as she quickly found a deeper passion for abstract topics--where two multiplied by two no longer equaled four.

Before college, she took every math class her high school offered, while also tutoring her peers in a variety of math topics. During her sophomore and junior years at NC State, she was a Teaching Assistant for Calculus 2. Her experience tutoring in both high school and college kindled a passion for teaching. Her goal is to provide a positive learning environment, preserving the importance of mathematics while empowering students to unlock the ability to see it in a whole new way. Ashley is committed to helping students develop a growth mindset as they tackle and learn difficult topics in math. Her sincere hope is to help others increase their love of math through fun and optimism.

Some of her favorite math topics include geometry, abstract algebra, logic, and statistics. In addition to teaching high school math at Blue Tent, Ashley owns an online tutoring company named Zooming Through Math, and previously taught mathematics in a private school in Clayton, North Carolina.

Ashley and her husband of 9 years live in a small town just south of Raleigh with their teenage German exchange student daughter. She loves to travel, even taking a 5-week cross-country road trip with her husband in April 2024 to visit 12 National Parks. She also loves playing board games, hosting friends, doing Pilates, taking walks, journaling, and is actively involved in her church and foster care community. But, when you ask her what her favorite thing to do is, she will say “teaching math”. 😉

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Required

Digital website access ($55) purchased by Blue Tent includes
- An eBook of The Practice of Statistics by Daren Starnes and Josh Taber, 8th edition, 2026
  - The 8th edition of The Practice of Statistics (2026) is fully aligned to the new AP® Statistics Course and Exam Description (CED) launching for the 2026–2027 school year. Daren Starnes and Josh Tabor is one of the most widely used high school statistics textbooks that is well known for explaining concepts in a clear manner and for helping students grasp statistical concepts.
- AP Classroom for AP Stats: a free College Board online resource where students can practice and prepare for the AP exam
- Varsity Tutors: a free AP Statistics diagnostic tests
Other requirements:
- Zoom | a free teleconferencing application
- A free phone/computer scanning app such as CamScanner or Adobe Scan
- A graphing calculator
  - See College Board's AP calculator policies
Technical Resources – required for live class
- A reliable internet connection
- A computer with a web-cam
- A working microphone
Recommended for live class:
- Earbuds or a headset with a microphone (a built-in computer mic will work if needed)
Optional:
- Barron’s AP Statistics
- MathMedic: ($29) purchase instructions provided by instructor in 2nd semester

"Excellent AP Statistics Course at Blue Tent - Highly Recommended!"

"I am delighted to share our positive experience with the AP Statistics course at Blue Tent Online, taught by the exceptional Mrs. Ashley Porter. As a parent with two sons who have taken both the live online traditional year-long course and the self-paced class, I can confidently say that Blue Tent offers an outstanding learning environment that caters to various student preferences and schedules.

One of the standout features of Blue Tent is the flexibility it provides with two distinct options. The self-paced class is ideal for students with busy schedules, allowing them to work at their own pace and study whenever it suits them. This option has been particularly beneficial for our family, as it accommodates the varied activities and classes our sons are involved in. My eldest son completed the self-paced course during his senior year when he was exceptionally busy with extracurriculars, community college courses, other AP classes, sports, and applying to college. Having the self-paced option was essential for him to do well in all aspects of his endeavors.
On the other hand, the year-long course offers live Zoom problem-solving sessions, fostering a supportive learning environment. Mrs. Ashley’s involvement in these sessions ensures that students receive guidance, stay on track, and make steady progress towards mastering the material, ultimately preparing them for the AP exam in May. The additional interaction with the teacher in the live sessions has been invaluable for our son’s understanding of complex concepts. My younger son who is a freshman in high school is currently in the online year-long course. This has been a valuable way to help him keep up with the course load and interact with classmates as well as a teacher in real time.
Both options deliver the same high-quality course content and online instruction. Mrs. Ashley's prerecorded lessons are clear, thoughtful, and given at a manageable pace, ensuring students can revisit them as needed. The speed of the lectures can also be changed depending on how fast or slow a student needs the instruction. The emphasis on completing assignments in a format conducive to success on the AP exam has been a key aspect of the course, contributing to our sons' confidence in their abilities.
The workload is substantial, but it is this very aspect that has proven effective in solidifying the material. Weekly assignments, coupled with ample feedback from Mrs. Ashley, contribute to a robust learning experience. The teacher's commitment to students' success is evident in her availability through online messaging, addressing any questions or concerns promptly.
Mrs. Ashley's genuine care for her students is further demonstrated by her proactive approach, ensuring timely registration for the May exam. This attention to detail reflects a commitment to students' success beyond the classroom, a quality we truly appreciate.
From a financial standpoint, Blue Tent offers an affordable tuition compared to other online course options, making it accessible for families seeking quality education without breaking the bank. Our tuition was paid for by our California charter school. Securing a spot in the class by registering early is advisable, given its popularity.

In conclusion, Blue Tent's AP Statistics course has been an excellent choice for our family. Our sons have not only learned the material thoroughly but have also been well-prepared for success on the AP Statistics exam. We wholeheartedly recommend this course to other parents seeking a top-notch education for their children."

"As a parent, I’m constantly looking for classes that will provide my children with a strong foundation and help them to grow in the areas they struggle in. This search led me to Blue Tent and Excellent AP Statistics Course at Blue Tent - Highly Recommended!"

One of the standout features of Blue Tent is the flexibility it provides with two distinct options. The self-paced class is ideal for students with busy schedules, allowing them to work at their own pace and study whenever it suits them. This option has been particularly beneficial for our family, as it accommodates the varied activities and classes our sons are involved in. My eldest son completed the self-paced course during his senior year when he was exceptionally busy with extracurriculars, community college courses, other AP classes, sports, and applying to college. Having the self-paced option was essential for him to do well in all aspects of his endeavors.
On the other hand, the year-long course offers live Zoom problem-solving sessions, fostering a supportive learning environment. Mrs. Ashley’s involvement in these sessions ensures that students receive guidance, stay on track, and make steady progress towards mastering the material, ultimately preparing them for the AP exam in May. The additional interaction with the teacher in the live sessions has been invaluable for our son’s understanding of complex concepts. My younger son who is a freshman in high school is currently in the online year-long course. This has been a valuable way to help him keep up with the course load and interact with classmates as well as a teacher in real time.
Both options deliver the same high-quality course content and online instruction. Mrs. Ashley's prerecorded lessons are clear, thoughtful, and given at a manageable pace, ensuring students can revisit them as needed. The speed of the lectures can also be changed depending on how fast or slow a student needs the instruction. The emphasis on completing assignments in a format conducive to success on the AP exam has been a key aspect of the course, contributing to our sons' confidence in their abilities.
The workload is substantial, but it is this very aspect that has proven effective in solidifying the material. Weekly assignments, coupled with ample feedback from Mrs. Ashley, contribute to a robust learning experience. The teacher's commitment to students' success is evident in her availability through online messaging, addressing any questions or concerns promptly.
Mrs. Ashley's genuine care for her students is further demonstrated by her proactive approach, ensuring timely registration for the May exam. This attention to detail reflects a commitment to students' success beyond the classroom, a quality we truly appreciate.
From a financial standpoint, Blue Tent offers an affordable tuition compared to other online course options, making it accessible for families seeking quality education without breaking the bank. Our tuition was paid for by our California charter school. Securing a spot in the class by registering early is advisable, given its popularity.

See the 2025 AP Statistics exam scores our students earned HERE

Course Details

Our online AP Statistics course, which complies with the AP course audit and has been approved by the College Board, is for high school homeschoolers and offered in a self-paced format. Students will explore major themes of statistics such as data collection, experimental design, probability, and testing statistical claims through inference procedures to prepare for the AP Exam. They will also work through teacher-recorded instructional lessons and practice problems aligned with the most updated (8th ed) AP Statistics Course and Exam Description provided by College Board. In the process, they will learn how to apply statistics to the everyday world around them.

Self-Paced option: Students cover the same material as the live class through weekly recorded instructional lessons. Students will receive the same detailed feedback on all assignments from the instructor. Students will progress through the SP class at a pace that fits their schedule.

All classes include recorded teaching videos. The course includes periodic reviews where students and the instructor will collaborate to prepare students for the AP Exam.

In their online classroom, students might see some of the following:
- Short instructional videos demonstrating the use of statistics in the real world
- Supplemental lecture videos to help formalize ideas that are being discovered through the activities
- Homework problems that build on concepts students learn in assigned activities
- Activities covering specific learning topics that are both aligned with sections of the book, and designed to cover AP exam standards
- Short checkpoint quizzes to test understanding of terms and concepts
- Cumulative tests that are designed to mimic the AP exam to give students thorough practice with the AP framework.
Live Study Hall (Optional): The study hall can be utilized in two ways:
- Drop in. Students can drop in to a Zoom study hall at any time for a quick question.
- Homework time. They can log in to a Zoom study hall--with microphones muted and videos on or off--to work on their math homework and then unmute to get immediate help when questions arise.
Average weekly time estimate, including recorded instruction: 8-9 hours.
All Blue Tent live math classes are NCAA approved.
See our FAQs for:
- age/grade guidelines, prerequisites, and class fit recommendations
- a complete list of days, times, and breaks
- a list of CA charter schools where this course is a-g approved

Foundational Elements

The course is organized around the following foundational concepts of statistics:

Variation and distribution – Students will use graphs and numerical calculations to describe variations and patterns seen among given data.
Patterns and uncertainty – Using probability and reasoning students will recognize patterns in data and project sample data to larger populations. Students will also describe errors found in experiments or surveys and tell how that affects conclusions.
Data-based predictions, decisions and conclusions – Students will use tools to make predictions and describe relationships among data. These tools can include learning how to conduct a well-designed experiment, creating graphs of data and using statistical inference to draw conclusions.
The course is organized around the following foundational concepts of statistics:
Variation and distribution – Students will use graphs and numerical calculations to describe variations and patterns seen among given data.
Patterns and uncertainty – Using probability and reasoning students will recognize patterns in data and project sample data to larger populations. Students will also describe errors found in experiments or surveys and tell how that affects conclusions.
Data-based predictions, decisions and conclusions – Students will use tools to make predictions and describe relationships among data. These tools can include learning how to conduct a well-designed experiment, creating graphs of data and using statistical inference to draw conclusions.

AP Exam Prep

AP Classroom will be used to monitor student progress on multiple choice practice as we complete each unit.
Barron’s AP Statistics is packed full of subject review, multiple choice practice, and free response questions with explained answers.
Weekly College Board-aligned activities and test prep from Mathedic.

Course Goals

Students will:

Learn to select statistical methods for collecting and/or analyzing data for statistical inference
Be able to use data analysis to describe patterns, trends, associations, and relationships in data
Explore random phenomena using probability and simulation
Develop how to argue or justify a conclusion from evidence using data, definitions and statistical inference