Explore politics by analyzing the voting process. Pupils discuss the purpose of casting votes in an election, then examine graphs based on the data from a previously held election's turnout. The lesson concludes as they answer study...

Your class will learn what it means to take a random sample of a population and to draw inferences from the information gained. In part a, of the exercise, you discuss with your class how students during a class election can be best...

When a random sample isn't enough, your math class can compare the data from a physical simulation to decide if the probability is still likely. The lesson plan is part of a probability series that focuses on one question and different...

Build on probability and incorporate a random number generator to select outcomes for a school election. Your learners will record their results on a dot plot and answer questions regarding whether their candidate has a chance at the...

Pupils determine the probability of one mayoral candidate winning given the other's chance. The interactive provides a circle graph to help visualize each candidate's percentages of winning.

In this elections worksheet, students match 5 methods of counting votes for candidates to their descriptions. Kids match 4 different types of fair candidates with their descriptions. Students problem solve 7 election scenarios.

What does the data say? Using provided voter data from the 2016 presidential election, scholars describe the data and identify questions they could answer by analyzing it. Learners then construct tables and use them to determine whether...

Students examine the local and national election process. In groups, they brainstorm a list of the issues important to them and compare them to an overall list of issues present in the election. They analyze graphs and complete...

In this math worksheet, students conduct an election poll and graph the results on a bar graph. The graph is unlabeled and there are no directions.

Fifth graders explain the process of a national presidential election by researching through the Internet and holding an election simulation. They collect, graph, and interpret election data. They enhance their computer skills by...

Learners research newspapers and the Internet to learn about the election. Students work in groups and choose a state that they want to compare to Florida. Learners organize the data they have found into a graph labeling an "x" and "y"...

In this math worksheet, students solve 4 story problems pertaining to the Bush-Gore election of 2000. Students use all math operations to solve these problems.

For this math worksheet, learners solve a word problem about three candidates running for governor. Students use percentages to find out who will win the election.

In this math worksheet, learners solve 4 story problems pertaining to elections in the United States. Students will use all four math operations in these problems.

Students construct a graph of the presidents' ages at inauguration. In this U.S. history lesson, students use online resources to gather data about the presidents and accurately present their results on a graph.

In this math and social studies worksheet, students find the answers to word problems that are centered around the topic of political elections.

Sam is running for class treasurer and Zoe wants to know if he won the election. Follow along as she counts up the votes and uses the mode to determine the winner. After viewing the presentation, work through the Try It! practice...

Students examine and compare voter turnout in US Elections. They write a letter to a favorite candidate or representative suggesting ways to increase voter turnout.

John won the election, but by how much more? Your learners will calculate how many votes each candidate received in order to determine the difference. Use with other lessons provided in the series to practice different variations of this...

After elections, the total amount of votes is not specified but the ratio of votes is. Your learners' job is to determine the fraction of votes John received above half of all votes. The problem can be solved abstractly or by other...

After calculating election votes, your learners must determine how many votes the winner, John, got above 50%. This multi-step problem encourages them to think in a deeper way about what the question is asking them to find. Use with...

Students explore the New Hampshire primaries and the polling process by analyzing polling information, examining the effects of polls, and creating graphs that represent polling data.

Students use the internet to research when different groups of people received the right to vote in the United States. As a class, they hold an election to determine the favorite color of the class. To end the lesson, they take the...

Learners investigate the election and poll surveys. In this statistics lesson, students take poll information and analyze the data. They graph their data and make predictions and conjectures.