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A Bar of Many Colors

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use colored candies to collect data, construct double bar graphs, and find averages.
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Observing the Evidence

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore how to do research from a large group. They explore how to choose a representative sample and collect data from it.
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Graph It

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
Students create a spreadsheet and graph using Open House attendance data.
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Dealing With Data

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Students collect, organize, and display data using a bar graph, line graph, pie graph, or picture graph. They write a summary describing the data represented and compare the graph to another graph in the class.
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Box Plots on the TI-83 Calculator

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders research box plots on the Internet. They gather real life statistics and analyze the collected statistics by making multiple box plots on the TI-83 calculator.
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How Sharp Is Your Memory?

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Young scholars play a memory game as they explore reasoning. In this algebra lesson, students identify concepts using pictures and words. They model real life scenarios using hands on manipulatives.
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Using Computer for Statistical Analysis

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars examine the use for spreadsheets in analyzing data. They make spreadsheets that display and calculate a given data set such as temperature change.
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Technology - Data Collection

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students collect and analyze data from the United States Census Bureau. Using spreadsheet technology, students explore their results and make preductions about income groups. Students compute the mean, median and mode. They create...
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Weather for Health

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders encounter various types of numerical information (represented in multiple ways), much of which is abstract and difficult to comprehend. In this activity, 9th graders will convert given information into bar graphs. In the...
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Graph and Compare the Adventure's Temperature Vs. Local Temperature

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore the concept graphing data. In this graphing data lesson plan, students use weather data from their local weather and some other city and graph them. Students plot the local weather vs. another city. Students record...
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Words To Numbers

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the four steps to problem solving. After observing a problem solving chart and discussing each step, 7th graders solve individually assigned word problems. Upon completion, they share their information with the...
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Drops on a Penny

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders experiment to determine the number of drops of water a heads up penny hold. They create a stem and leaf graph of the class results and use the data for further experimentation on a tails up penny.
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Time For Breakfast

For Teachers 3rd
This unit encourages students to assess the validity of a set of statements and then plan and carry out investigations to find out whether the statements are true. Students then carry out statistical investigations of their own.
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Measures of Spread

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Learners explore the concept of measures of spread. In this measures of spread lesson, students calculate the standard deviation for a set of data. Learners use the standard deviation to analyze and describe the set of data. Students...
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Measuring "pHacts" about Acid Rain

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders gather and graph information regarding the pH of rain. Working cooperatively with an internet partner, 6th graders gather and record information about the pH of the rain in their local area. They graph this information...
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Pi Digit Distribution

For Teachers 11th - Higher Ed
Young scholars study graphing skills and compare and contrast data sets. They compute pi through the first 50-100 digits and create a bar graph showing the frequencies of specific digits.
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We Are Having a Party! Part I

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders use data analysis skills in order to plan a class party. They graph possible times for the party noting the range for times. They discuss how mathematicians find and use the range to analyze data.
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Raisin Cane

For Teachers 4th - 7th
Young scholars estimate and record the number of raisins in a snack-size box. They also graph their results and note the differences (+ or -) from their estimate and actual number.
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Using Statistics to Uncover More Evidence

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders participate in an online Web lesson plan on ways of interpreting data. They conduct a survey and interpret the results in a journal entry.
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Closing the Case

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders collect data and prepare data displays using a survey with statistical information.
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Succeeding at Kite Day

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders design a successful kite for Kite Day.
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Notes to a Mathematician

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders analyze the likelihood of simple events.
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Our Class Record Book

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, in groups, prepare a list of proposed record ideas for the class book.
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Chips Ahoy A Thousand Chips In Every Bag

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders determine whether Nabico's claim to sell 1000 chocolate chips in every 1 pound bag of Chips Ahoy! is true.

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