Lesson Plan

Margin of Error When Estimating a Population Proportion (part 1)

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Use the power of mathematics to find the number of red chips in a bag — it's a little like magic! The activity asks learners to collect data to determine the percentage of red chips in a bag. They calculate the margin of error and compare it to the sample size. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Use a waffle organizer to record new vocabulary with examples
Classroom Considerations
  • Lesson requires an understanding of population proportion
  • Prepare bags in advance with red chips and chips of another color
  • The 16th installment in a series of 30 lessons
Pros
  • Provides suggestions to modify for English learners
  • Includes detailed teacher notes throughout the lesson
Cons
  • None