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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Coloring Discrete Structures

For Teachers 6th - 9th
What's the least number of colors needed to color a U.S. map? The lesson begins by having pupils view a video clip on continuous and discrete phenomenon, then launches into an activity reminiscent of Zeno's paradox. A separate video and...
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EngageNY

Probability Distribution of a Discrete Random Variable

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Learn how to analyze probability distributions. The sixth installment of a 21-part module teaches pupils to use probability distributions to determine the long-run behavior of a discrete random variable. They create graphs of probability...
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EngageNY

Discrete Random Variables

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
You don't need to be discreet about using the resource on discrete variables. In the fifth installment of a 21-part module, scholars explore random variables and learn to distinguish between discrete and continuous random variables. They...
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EngageNY

Determining Discrete Probability Distributions 1

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Learn how to determine a probability distribution. In the ninth installment of a 21-part module, future mathematicians use theoretical probabilities to develop probability distributions for a random variable. They then use these...
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EngageNY

Expected Value of a Discrete Random Variable

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Discover how to calculate the expected value of a random variable. In the seventh installment of a 21-part module, young mathematicians develop the formula for expected value. They connect this concept the dot product of vectors.
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Curated OER

Leadership Program in Discrete Mathematics

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students, using Pascal's triangle, find the number of items given each day in the song, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
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Curated OER

Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders analyze the data in a bar graph, pictograph, line graph, and a chart/table and draw conclusions based on the data. They discuss each type of graph, write questions for each graph, and analyze the data as a class.
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EngageNY

More Examples of Functions

For Teachers 8th Standards
Discrete or not discrete? Individuals learn about the difference between discrete and non-discrete functions in the fourth installment of a 12-part module. They classify some examples of functions as being either discrete or non-discrete.
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EngageNY

Why Stay with Whole Numbers?

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Domain can be a tricky topic, especially when you relate it to context, but here is a lesson that provides concrete examples of discrete situations and those that are continuous. It also addresses where the input values should begin and...
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EngageNY

Determining Discrete Probability Distributions 2

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Investigate how long-run outcomes approach the calculated probability distribution. The 10th installment of a 21-part module continues work on probability distributions from the previous lesson. They pool class data to see how conducting...
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Curated OER

Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Mathematics: Lesson 4

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders investigate the concepts of probability while performing data analysis. They apply statistical methods in order to measure or predict some possible outcomes. The information is collected and graphed, 8th graders analyze...
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Curated OER

Leadership Program in Discrete Mathematics

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars find the total cost of the items in the song, "The 12 Days of Christmas."
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Curated OER

Modeling Natural Disaster with Mathematical Functions

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders investigate the functional relationship of different environmental phenomena. In this math lesson, 9th graders create models of various natural disasters. They use logarithmic and exponential functions to interpret...
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Unit Plan
Mathematics Vision Project

Module 8: Modeling Data

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Statistics come front and center in this unit all about analyzing discrete data. Real-world situations yield data sets that the class then uses to tease out connections and conclusions. Beginning with the basic histogram and...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Fishing Adventures 2

For Teachers 6th - 9th Standards
This resource is part of a series which expects participants to be familiar with graphing inequalities on a number line. It is a word problem that asks your class to graph a discrete solution set and interpret it in the context of an...
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Illustrative Mathematics

US Garbage, Version 1

For Teachers 7th - 9th Standards
An interesting example of a discrete function and how it is applies to the real world. This could easily make a good collaborative lesson with an environmental science class. Practice reading a table and drawing a scatter plot make up...
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Melons and Melon Juice

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Model the difference between the graphs of discrete and continuous functions. Scholars examine two scenarios and construct graphs to model the situation. They then compare their graphs that illustrate the subtle difference between these...
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Curated OER

Probability and Statistics

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Young scholars reason mathematically as they solve problems dealing with probability of an even occurring. In this probability instructional activity, students differentiate between different rankings of candidates running for...
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EngageNY

Mid-Module Assessment Task: Pre-Calculus Module 5

For Teachers 11th - 12th Standards
Determine if any reteaching with a mid-module assessment task. The assessment covers the general multiplication rule, permutations and combinations, and probability distributions for discrete random variables.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Organizing Data

For Students 7th
In this organizing data instructional activity, 7th graders solve seven different types of problems related to data. They first identify the type of data as categorical, discrete or continuous from the information given. Then, students...
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Curated OER

Continuous Probability Distributions

For Students 10th - 12th
In this continuous probability distribution worksheet, students identify discrete and continuous distributions. They calculate the linear combination of the independent normal random variable and determine probabilities using exponential...
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Curated OER

VARIABLES AND PATTERNS, USE AFTER INVESTIGATION THREE. DISCRETE OR CONTINUOUS LINEAR RELATIONS.

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Learners discover for which kind of linear function is appropriate to use the "scatter" or the "connected" term. In this lesson, students investigate functions using variables, patterns book, graph paper, rulers and the graphit program.
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Curated OER

Data Analysis, Probability, and Discrete Math

For Teachers 4th - 7th Standards
Choose to supplement your probability unit with this resource and you won't be disappointed with the outcome. Teach young mathematicians to organize information using tree diagrams and lists in order to determine the possible outcomes of...
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TryEngineering

Choose Your Best Way

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Find the best path through town. The lesson teaches future computer programmers about networks and paths in graph theory. They develop a network of their towns to determine the most efficient path to visit each of their homes.

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