Investigate the meaning of a sample proportion using this hands-on activity. Scholars collect data and realize that the larger the sample size the more closely the data resembles a normal distribution. They compare the sample proportion of each random sample collected.

Concepts

sample size, random sampling, population distribution, proportions

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use assessment questions as board work to check for understanding
• Utilize a graphic organizer such as a Frayer Model to record new vocabulary

Classroom Considerations

• Requires two dice and a graphing calculator for each pupil

Pros

• Provides an activity sheet for pupils to follow through the experiment
• Includes summary questions to lead classes to desired conclusions

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-ID.A.1 HSS-ID.A.2 HSS-ID.A.3 HSS-IC.A.1 MP1 MP2 MP4 MP5 MP6 MP7 MP8