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Solving Genetic Puzzles

For Teachers 7th
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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Algebra/Geometry Institute 2007

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders practice calculating probability using statistics.  In this math statistics lesson, 5th graders discover the meanings of the terms unlikely, likely, eventually, and chance, when asked to answer questions about the...
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Why NP Min?

For Teachers 10th - 11th
Students calculate the normal distribution. In this statistics lesson, students use the normal distribution to estimate binomial distributions. They define when to use NP and n(1-p) to make approximations.
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Remote Possibilities

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect data and analyze the data using a graph. In this statistics lesson, students use combinations and theoretical and experimental probability to analyze their data. They observe a remote controlled robot as they collect data.
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Misleading Graphs

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore number relationships by participating in a data collection activity. In this statistics instructional activity, students participate in a role-play activitiy in which they own a scrap material storefront that must...
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Assessing Normalcy

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students define normal distribution as it relates to the bell curve. In this statistics lesson plan, students use the central tendencies of mean, median and mode to solve problems. They plot their data and draw conclusion from the graphs.
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What is a P-value?

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners test the hypotheses using p values. In this statistics lesson plan, students define and examine conditional probability. They test each statement for a true statement or a false statement, based on the sample size.
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Gender Issues through Chi-square Experiments

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Learners investigate teachers and gender preference. In this statistic lesson, students collect data of teachers calling on learners to see if they are calling on one gender more than the other. Students examine the data and draw...
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What's the Chance?

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students conduct probability experiments with dice and coins. They watch a video for a variety of situations where calculating the probability is complicated by total number of possibilities. They solve problems presented in the video.
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Calculating Buttons

For Teachers 2nd - 4th
Students, after reading "The Button Box" by Margarette S. Reid, analyze real-world data by surveying a sample space. They predict the generalization onto a larger population utilizing calculators and computers. Students total categories,...
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Baseball Math

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Young scholars collect data on baseball plays. For this statistics lesson, students graph their data and make predictions based on their observation. They calculate what the probability is that a favorable outcome would happen.
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Math in Society

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders determine probabilities of real-life events such as life expectancies, winning a lottery ticket and the break-even premium. They apply how life-expectation tables are used to estimate the probability that an individual...
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What's in the Bag?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students calculate the probability of an event occurring. In this statistics instructional activity, students calculate the outcome using combination and permutation. They differentiate between-theoretical and experimental probability.
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Looking Normal

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students identify the shape of a function. In this statistics lesson plan, 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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Line of Best Fit

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students identify the line of best fit. In this statistics lesson, students collect and analyze data. They calculate the regression equations and identify the different types of correlation.
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Combinations

For Teachers 8th - 11th
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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Means of Growth

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students collect and graph data. For this statistics lesson, students analyze their plotted data using a scatter plot. They identify lines as having positive, negative or no correlation.
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Modeling Population Growth

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students collect data on population growth. In this statistics lesson, students graph their data and make predictions. They find the linear regression and the best fit line.
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Bell Curve

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explore averages by completing a data analysis activity. In this bell curve lesson, students measure different food items and plot their measurements on a X and Y axis. Students create bell curves around the average weight or...
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Line of Best Fit

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students calculate the equation of the line of best fit. In this statistics lesson, students create scatter plots and find the line of best fit going through their data. They make predictions and draw conclusions.
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An Investigative Task

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Pupils read an article about statistics. In this statistics instructional activity, students are given a detailed overview about statistics and what it entails. This instructional activity is more informational and hands on.
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Estimating the Mean State Area

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Seventh grade statisticians randomly select five states and then determine the mean area. The class then works together to create a dot plot of their results. 
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Graphs: All About Our Class

For Teachers 6th - 7th
Students respond to survey questions, discuss results, brainstorm ways to represent survey information, and create table of class results. They find mean, range, and percentages, and create graph to display results.
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Possible Outcomes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
For this statistics worksheet, students plot the possible statistical outcomes by examining the data and plotting the missing answer for the four problems.