Lesson Plan

Estimating a Population Proportion

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Find the percent of middle schoolers who want the ability to freeze time. The 21st installment in a series of 25 has groups collect a random sample of respondents who answer a question about superpowers. Using sample statistics, classmates estimate the population proportion of the sample who want a particular superpower.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Find other population proportions that can be estimated using the data table
Classroom Considerations
  • The class should be familiar with using a random digit table to find numbers
  • Class members need to know how to read a dot plot
Pros
  • Includes a data table of responses to several questions
  • Contains a random digit table
Cons
  • None
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