What is the probability that someone will draw the same lottery numbers two times in a row? Very small, but it can—and has—happened! Statisticians often work with very large or small numbers. The second lesson in a statistics playlist helps learners develop the number sense required when working with these extreme numbers.

Concepts

statistics, making decisions, scale, number sense

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Ask pupils to make calculations such as how many milliliters in a swimming pool or how many seconds in a year to give them a concrete reference for large numbers

Classroom Considerations

• Expects pupils to have a basic understanding of scientific notation

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Examples and animations add clarity to the concepts
• Provides content in both verbal and written format to emphasize important concepts

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.6.2 SL.7.2 SL.8.2 SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 7.SP.A.1 HSS-ID.A.2 RST.6-8.7 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7