Activity

The New Normal

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Don't be normal ... be exceptional in understanding statistics. Pupils analyze six different sets of census data using histograms or normal probability plots to determine whether each data set fits a normal distribution. They then get together with partners to compare their results.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Invite a statistician to give a presentation to the class on normal distributions
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a calculator or other graphing utility 
  • Scholars should have experience with normal distributions
Pros
  • Provides printable worksheets, including different activity versions for the two partners in each group
  • Includes sample responses for instructors to reference
Cons
  • None
Common Core