Lesson Plan

Ruling Out Chance (part 1)

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What are the chances? Teach your classes to answer this question using mathematics. The first part of a three-day lesson on determining significance differences in experimental data prompts learners to analyze the data by determining the mean and calculating the differences among groups.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Assign the practice problems as independent practice
  • Form collaborative groups to complete the exercises independently
Classroom Considerations
  • Best if used in sequence with the other lessons in a 30-part series
Pros
  • Firmly establishes the concept of randomization and group means
  • Provides detailed teacher notes with clear focus
Cons
  • None
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