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Measure of Spread
Students identify the standard deviation. In this statistics lesson, students find the mean distribution and calculate the percent of deviation from the mean. They observe this change on the Ti calculator.
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Normal Probability Plot
Students analyze the graph of a distribution. In this statistics instructional activity, students define skewed or mound shape distribution as they investigate the data behind the graph. They define and plot outlier as well as normal...
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Looking Normal
Students identify the shape of a function. In this statistics lesson, students plot the data collected. They analyze their data for positive, negative or no correlation. They find the line of best fit.
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Probability Distributions
Students collect and plot data on a graph. In this statistics lesson, students analyze the distribution of a sample and predict the outcome. They find the line of best fit and discuss what would make the sample larger.
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Combinations
Young scholars investigate the possibility of different events using combination. In this statistics lesson, students investigate the accuracy of permutations and combinations. They solve problems related to combinations.
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Power Metering Project
High schoolers collect and analyze variable data and understand the concept of electrical power. In this energy lesson students use a spreadsheet to manage their data and create box plots.
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When Marriage is a Crime
Students compare and contrast forced marriages with arranged marriages. In this current events lesson plan, students examine legislation regarding forced marriages and then debate the forced marriage law in Britain.
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Find the Mean #6
For this find the mean #6 worksheet, 5th graders find the mean for 6 sets of numbers and write it in the box.
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Find the Mode #3
In this find the mode #3 worksheet, 5th graders find the mode for 6 sets of numbers and write it in the box.
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Examine Government, Statistics and the Media
In this government, statistics, and media instructional activity, students click on the links to learn more about government, statistics, and the media, and answer short answer questions about it. Students complete 5 questions.
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Embracing Diversity
Students explore and use different computer programs for collecting data. In this technology based lesson, students set up a survey and use the Excel and Lotus software to collect data.
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Mr. P's Party Problem
In this party problem worksheet, students determine the number of handshakes that may be exchanged at a party. This one-page worksheet contains 1 combination problem. The answer is provided at the bottom of the page.
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What Days Are the Busiest in the Maternity Ward?
Students form a conclusion using statistical data. In this statistical data lesson plan, students collect and analysis data to form a conclusion about what day of the week most babies are born.
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Data Handling
In this data handling instructional activity, learners explore multiple ways to represent data. They create stem and leaf plots, histograms, and bar charts. Students examine and interpret diagrams and statistics. This eleven-page...
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Jumping to Conclusions
Students decide as a class what their data is going to be to graph. In this math lesson, students organize data so that it will be easier to display in a graph. Students are guided through the process by their teachers, and helped with...
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Taste the Rainbow
Middle schoolers practice estimating and graphing by utilizing Skittles. In this statistics lesson, students complete worksheets based on the likelihood of a certain color of skittle coming out of the bag. Middle schoolers create a...
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Class Starters
In this statistics worksheet, students randomize words and number trying to find a specific sequence. There are 12 questions with an answer key.
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Table Readings
In this table worksheet, students read questions and interpret tables. Questions include information concerning unemployment, oil imports, and foreign students. This multiple-choice worksheet contains 10 problems. Answers are provided.
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Dividing Piles
In this statistics lesson, 10th graders play a game until there is one winner. They move piles around until someone is left with one counter and is the winner. This game represents the odds of someone being left with the last counter.
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Probability and Statistics: Post Test
In this probability and statistics activity, students complete a set of 10 multiple choice questions, clicking on an answer link to view correct answers.
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Word Power
Fifth graders identify a set of data from a real world problem. For this statistics lesson, 5th graders identify the range, mode, median and mean using some manipulatives. They write words randomizing the letters.
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Interpreting Oceans of Data
Sixth graders analyze the data from a scientific experiment. In this statistics lesson, 6th graders answer questions about some data to show their understanding of the data. They apply the result to future decisions when using data.
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Solving Genetic Puzzles
Seventh graders examine genetics combination using statistics. In this statistics lesson, 7th graders examine genetic trait using a table or punnett square to identify genotype and phenotype. This assignment requires more than one class...
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Let's Take a Chance!
Students investigate probability and the chance of an even happening. In this algebra lesson, students incorporate their knowledge of probability to solve problems and relate it to the real world. They learn to make decisions based on data.