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Influence and Outliers
Using the TI-Nspire calculator, statisicians identify outliers and their effect on the least-squares regression line. In finding the line of best fit, they determine what points will affect the least squares regressions and what points...
National Wildlife Federation
Who Can Live Here?
Not all species can survive in all habitats. Using specific criteria, learners assess the fitness of a local habitat to a specific species. They collect data and suggest enhancements to create a suitable habitat for their chosen species.
American Statistical Association
Spinners at the School Carnival (Equal Sections)
Spin to win a toy car. A fun activity has pupils use a spinner in which three of the equal sections represent winning a toy car, and the fourth section represents no car. They record the number of wins after certain numbers of spins,...
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Math: Real Time and Live
Get an interdisciplinary edge. Scholars study air contamination and slope. They record the time it takes for air fresheners to reach them at variable distances. They document their times, classify them by distance, and draw a scatter...
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M & Ms in a Bag
Students make predictions about the number and colors of M&M's in a snack size package. They create an Excel spreadsheet to record the data from their small group's bag, create a graph of the data, and discuss the variations of data...
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Graphing Data from the Chemistry Laboratory
Students graph and analyze data using a spreadsheet.
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How High Are the Clouds?
Young scholars analyze height and collect data to create a graph. In this statistics lesson, students use central tendencies to analyze their data and make predictions. They apply concept of statistics to other areas of academics to make...
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Can You Make a Hole in One?
Students relate miniature golf to reflection of an image. In this algebra activity, students collect and graph data as they study linear equations. They apply properties of graphing to solve real life scenarios.
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Statistics: Reading and interpreting production graphs
Students interpret and create different types of graphs. They analyze data from charts, develop a survey and design appropriate graphic illustrations and make a presentation.
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Robot Rounding!
Students collect data on a robot and relate the behavior to prove there is an infinite minute set of numbers. In this algebra instructional activity, students verify that there is always a number between two numbers. They analyze...
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Active Wear
Middle schoolers interpret and analyze data. In this middle school mathematics lesson, students conduct an experiment in which they investigate which solar collector, black, white, or silver, absorbs the most heat. Middle...
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Graph Lab
Seventh graders explore bar graphs and pie charts. Given a pack of M&Ms, 7th graders explore the colors, sort the data in a frequency chart and then construct bar graphs and pie charts to categorize the M&Ms by color. Students...
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Biomes: Precipitation Graph
Young scholars practice graphing by studying biomes. In this precipitation lesson, students graph the precipitation patterns for the 7 biomes on Earth. Young scholars view a PowerPoint presentation in class which explores the...
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How Many More on a Graph?
First graders identify a number that is one more or one less than a number up to one hundred and identify a mystery number. They also create a class graph that illustrates how many children are in each family, and answer questions about...
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Taking Poll Information
Young scholars 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.
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M&M Graphing and Probability
Students create a variety of graphs. They count, sort, and classify M&M's by color and record data on a chart. They use data from the chart to create pictographs, bar graphs and circle graphs. They analyze data and determine...
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Using Imported Data in Excel
Students import atmospheric data from the internet. In this earth science lesson, students graph the data they collected. They complete the worksheet after the activity.
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Pick a Pet
Students design informational materials to educate people on the importance of matching a new pet to the family's lifestyle and living arrangements. Students use critical thinking skills to make a decision on the appropriate choice for a...
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Slavery: Population Growth in Arkansas
Eighth graders examine the number of slaves in Arkansas in each census period from 1820 to 1860. They graph the data using the proper labeling and write a paragraph summarizing the data from each period making comparisons between slave...
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The Frozen Desert: Graphing and Comparing Climates
Young scholars explore the concept of climate. They use temperature and precipitation data from their area and other regions to construct climate graphs. These graphs are used to help identify factors that influence climate.
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Graphs
Students explore graphs and define the different ways they are used to display data. In this algebra lesson, students collect data and plot their data using the correct graph. They draw conclusions from their graphs based on their data.
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Bar Graphs and Pie Charts
Students graph data they collected and analyze it using a bar graph. In this algebra lesson plan, students analyze their data using pie charts and bar graphs while explaining the meaning to each other. They compare and contrast bar...
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Using Excel To Teach Probability And Graphing
Young scholars engage in the use of technology to investigate the mathematical concepts of probability and graphing. They use the skills of predicting an outcome to come up with reasonable possibilities. Students also practice using a...
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Where Do I Fit on the Graph?
Students collect data and create graphs about themselves, their community, and the world around them. They use a variety of methods to organize data, such as stickers, clothespins, name tags, coloring, tally marks, etc.