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Algebra 2/Trigonometry Regents Exam
Young scholars review for the Regents Exam. In this math activity, students review core concept for the Regents exam by working a variety of problems. A printable worksheet is provided.
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Stemmin'-n-Leafin'
Learners make stem and leaf charts to determine the measures of central tendency using test score data. They analyze the data to draw inferences which they share with the class. They complete the associated worksheets.
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Lyrics Statistics
Students describe, analyze and generalize relationships, patterns, functions using words. symbols, variables, tables and graphs.
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Statistical Analysis of Data by Gender
Students examine and identify gender bias, stereotyping, and discrimination in school materials, activities, and classroom instruction. They apply descriptive statistics knowledge to real-world data.
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Being an Educated Consumer of Statistics
Students examine kinds of data used to report statistics, and create their own statistical report based on any of the four sources of media information (Internet, newspaper, TV, magazine).
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Percentiles
Students analyze the bell curve and make predictions. In this statistics lesson, students calculate the percentile to the left of the curve. They then are given the percentile and create the graph from the data.
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English Vocabulary Skills: AWL Sublist 8 - Exercise 3b
In this online interactive English vocabulary skills worksheet, high schoolers answer 10 matching questions which require them to fill in the blanks in 10 sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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The Election
Students participate in an election. They are asked to vote for one of four candidates without knowing who they are or what they stand for. Students gain an important lesson when voting to make sure that security of freedom and...
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Jazz Forms and Improvisation
Young scholars listen to an original recording of Louis Armstrong and discuss instrumentation. They identify an AABA song form as they listen. They list similarities between the following: traditional meets modern and small group vs. big...
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The Statistical Nature of Test Data
Students investigate the properties of various metals. They conduct an experiment and gather the data by putting into the proper statistical graphs. The data is analyzed and conclusions are formed according to the properties of the metals.
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Central Tendencies and Normal Distribution Curve
Fourth graders are given data (class test scores) to determine central tendencies, and find information needed to construct a normal distribution curve. They become proficient in calculating mode, median and average.
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Statistical Analysis For Graphing Calculators
Students analyze date from the Chesapeake Bay. Using a graphing calculator, they enter the data, plot three temperatures, and create a Box and Whisker plot.
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Let's Graph It!
Students graph the height of others in centimeters and inches, find the slope of line in order to calculate the conversion factor between centimeters and inches.
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Snowboarding! Join the U.S. Team: Olympics, Math, Weather
High schoolers make weather predictions and observations, research the cost of snowboarding equipment, and use their math skills to plot the course of a Giant Slalom Snowboarding event.
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Descriptive Statistics
Students demonstrate how to use frequency and scatter diagrams. In this statistics lesson, students are introduced to different techniques of representing data. Students sort and graph data on a worksheet and use a frequency diagram to...
Thinkport Education
Thinkport: Algebra Ii: Standard Deviation
Begin by reviewing mean absolute deviation as a measure of variability. Your new learning will begin with standard deviation and understanding the difference between mean absolute deviation and standard deviation.
Google
Google for Education: Mean and Standard Deviation
This lesson demonstrates to students how to use standard deviation to better understand a set of data. Students use standard deviation to determine the general pattern or shape of a given set of data to draw more reliable conclusions.
Other
Vlps: Mean and Standard Deviation
Explanation of frequency distributions, mean, standard deviations, and variance including a Java Applet.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Standard Deviation
This World of Mathematics site by Eric Weisstein explains the term "Standard deviation." Provides step-by-step help, examples, and charts.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Standard Deviation
Students learn how to calculate the standard deviation by hand. Detailed examples that explore how to use the standard deviation formula are included.
Michigan Technological University
Computing Mean, Variance and Standard Deviation
Page centered around a computer program to determine mean, variance, and standard deviation.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Understanding the Standard Deviation: What Makes It Larger or Smaller?
Students develop a better intuitive understanding of what is meant by variability in statistics. Emphasis is placed on the standard deviation as a measure of variability.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Mean and Standard Deviation of Discrete Random Variables
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This Concept teaches students how to find the mean and standard deviation for discrete random variables.
Calculator Soup
Calculator Soup: Standard Deviation Calculator
Standard deviation is a statistical measure of diversity or variability in a data set. A low standard deviation indicates that data points are generally close to the mean or the average value. A high standard deviation indicates greater...