Introduction: The One-Month Challenge
So the AP Statistics exam is only a month away. Whether you’ve been keeping up all year or are just starting to take prep seriously, you still have plenty of time to improve.
This guide provides a day-by-day and week-by-week cram plan to maximize your study efficiency. By combining your textbook or review book with RevisionDojo’s targeted practice tools, you can cover all nine units, strengthen weak spots, and walk into exam day confident.
Step 1: Know the Exam Format
- Section I (Multiple-Choice): 40 questions, 90 minutes, 50% of score.
- Section II (Free-Response): 6 FRQs (5 regular, 1 investigative task), 90 minutes, 50% of score.
- Key Skills Tested:
- Statistical reasoning.
- Interpreting data and graphs.
- Running and explaining hypothesis tests.
- Writing conclusions in context.
👉 RevisionDojo provides timed practice exams that mirror this format.
Step 2: Week-by-Week Study Plan
Week 1: Foundations (Units 1–3)
- Day 1–2: Review data representation: histograms, boxplots, scatterplots. Practice describing distributions (shape, center, spread, outliers).
- Day 3–4: Correlation vs causation, regression lines, residual plots.
- Day 5–6: Probability rules, independence, binomial + geometric distributions.
- Day 7: Take a mini-quiz on Units 1–3 using RevisionDojo’s practice hub.
Week 2: Randomness + Inference for Proportions (Units 4–5)
- Day 8–9: Sampling methods (SRS, stratified, cluster) + experimental design. Focus on bias and lurking variables.
- Day 10–11: One-proportion z-tests + conditions (random, normal, independent).
- Day 12–13: Two-proportion z-tests + interpretation practice.
- Day 14: Timed practice set: multiple-choice + 1 FRQ.
Week 3: Inference for Means + Chi-Square (Units 6–8)
- Day 15–16: One-sample t-tests, confidence intervals for means.
- Day 17–18: Two-sample t-tests + matched pairs design.
- Day 19: Chi-square tests (goodness of fit, independence, homogeneity).
- Day 20–21: FRQ practice (focus on clear conclusions in context).
Week 4: Review + Mock Exams (Unit 9 + Wrap-Up)
- Day 22–23: Review slope inference (t-tests for regression).
- Day 24–25: Go over major misconceptions: p-values, “accept H₀,” correlation vs causation.
- Day 26–27: Full-length mock exam under timed conditions.
- Day 28: Review mistakes + re-do weak FRQs.
- Day 29: Light day — formula sheet review, key conditions memorization.
- Day 30: Final RevisionDojo crash quiz + rest before exam.
Step 3: Daily Study Routine
Each day, aim for 90–120 minutes of study:
- 30–45 minutes: Content review (notes + worked examples).
- 30–45 minutes: Practice problems.
- 20–30 minutes: Reflection — write down what you learned + errors made.
👉 RevisionDojo’s platform structures this into bite-sized daily quizzes + FRQ practice.
Step 4: High-Yield Topics for Cramming
Some topics appear every year:
- Interpreting scatterplots + correlation.
- Experimental design + bias.
- Confidence intervals + p-values.
- Hypothesis tests for proportions + means.
- Chi-square interpretation.
- Writing context-based conclusions.
Focus your cram plan around these — they’re the highest ROI for time spent.
Step 5: Calculator Mastery
You’ll waste time if you fumble menus. Practice:
- 1-PropZTest, 2-PropZTest.
- T-Test, 2-SampTTest, TInterval.
- χ²-Test, χ²GOF-Test.
- LinRegTTest.
👉 RevisionDojo offers calculator walkthroughs with screenshots for TI-84 + TI-Nspire.
Step 6: Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Writing “accept H₀” instead of “fail to reject H₀.”
- Forgetting to check inference conditions.
- Not stating conclusions in context.
- Misinterpreting p-values or confidence intervals.
- Running the wrong test (z vs t).
👉 RevisionDojo’s Error Checklist keeps you on track.
Step 7: Real-World Student Example
One student crammed with this one-month plan:
- Used Barron’s for deep review.
- Took 3 full-length mock exams.
- Practiced FRQs daily with RevisionDojo.
- Reviewed all mistakes in a “Stats Journal.”
Result → Went from scoring a 3 on practice exams to a 5 on the real thing.
How RevisionDojo Supports Your Cram Plan
- 30-Day Study Calendar built around exam topics.
- Mock exams with grading rubrics.
- Daily practice quizzes to reinforce weak areas.
- FRQ practice hub with sample answers.
- Formula sheet + test selection chart for quick reference.
👉 Check out RevisionDojo’s AP Statistics Cram Plan Hub here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is one month enough to study for AP Statistics?
A: Yes — if you follow a structured plan with daily practice.
Q: Should I prioritize FRQs or MCQs?
A: Both matter, but FRQs are where students lose the most points. Practice them daily.
Q: How many full-length practice exams should I take?
A: At least 2–3, under timed conditions.
Q: Do I need a review book if I use RevisionDojo?
A: Not required, but combining both gives you the strongest prep.
Q: What should I do the night before the exam?
A: Light review only — formulas, calculator menus, and RevisionDojo’s crash quiz. Then rest.
Final Thoughts
One month may not seem like much, but with a focused 30-day cram plan, you can absolutely master AP Statistics in time for the exam.
The keys are:
- Covering all units systematically.
- Practicing inference tests daily.
- Taking at least 2 full-length mocks.
- Avoiding common mistakes.
Paired with RevisionDojo’s structured cram plan, quizzes, and FRQ practice, this one-month strategy will help you walk into the exam confident and prepared.
