Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Favorite Ice Cream Flavor
The purpose of this task is for students to represent and interpret categorical data. As a class, students will answer a question with three possible answers and construct a bar graph with the responses. Multiple discussion questions and...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Bf Latitude
For this task, students are presented with data about latitude and the percentage of the Earth's surface north of each latitude line. They are to use this data to sketch a graph, analyze it, and build an understanding of an invertible...
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: F Tf Foxes and Rabbits 3
Students are presented with two graphs that show the populations of foxes and rabbits in a national park over a 24-month period. This is the third Foxes and Rabbits task. In this more realistic problem, students must find functions that...
Other
42e Xplore: Statistics and Probability
An extensive collection of links on statistics and probability can be found here! Discussions ranging from the basics of stats through more complex data analysis. Topics are broken down into sections for teachers, students, WebQuest...
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: My Peanut Butter Is Better Than Yours!
The students will engage in the process of statistical data comparing data using tables and scatterplots. The students will compare data using measures of center (mean and median) and measures of spread (range). This lesson can be done...
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Maths and Sports: David and Goliath
Does weight give shot putters an advantage? This activity encourages students to engage in statistical analysis, and is aimed at GCSE and A-level students (Key Stages 4 and 5).
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Representing Possibilities
The students will work through problems that will be represented in tables, equations, and graphs. This lesson was adapted from NCTM Student Math Notes, May/June 2007.This lesson plan was created as a result of the Girls Engaged in Math...