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Word Power

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders identify a set of data from a real world problem. In this statistics instructional activity, 5th graders identify the range, mode, median and mean using some manipulatives. They write words randomizing the letters.
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Basketball And Mathematics

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders collect and analyze data about foul shots taken at basketball games.
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Countdown Challenge: Probability and You

For Students 7th - 8th
In this probability worksheet, students explain how probability is a part of everyday life by discussing six different scenarios. Afterwards, they draw a picture of probability in their life. This one-page worksheet contains a total of...
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Getting A Grip On Graphs

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders investigate the concept of graphing and comparing different types of data using pictographs, line graphs, scatter plots, etc... They gather data and make interpretations while examining the medium of how it is displayed.
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Which Bag is Which?

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students explore number sense by completing a statistical analysis game in class. In this data graphing lesson, students utilize visual references such as colored cubes and tiles to map out the results of an experiment outcome such as a...
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Introduction to Descriptive Statistics

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students follow examples to study basic concepts of statistics. They work independently through the activities.
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Number in Statistics

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders add two and three digit numbers. They are taught how to calculate the mean and the midpoint. Students are shown how to calculate symmetrical set of numbers. They are shown a model adding the same to each increases the...
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Surveying During a Basketball Game

For Teachers 10th
Tenth graders conduct a survey at a high school basketball game. They compile and present the data as histograms or bar graphs.
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Probability

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders explore theoretical and experimental probability. In this probability lesson, 6th graders participate in several hands-on activities involving the comparison of theoretical probability to the actual results. Games include...
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State Economy Chart

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research and record statistics on the economy of an assigned state. They create a spreadsheet in Excel to report the data and a 3D Pie graph using the Chart Wizard in Excel to represent their states' data.
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The Monty Hall Problem

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Students define and differentiate between experimental and theoretical probability. In this statistic lesson, students play the game "Monty Hall" and use probability to come up with the best strategies to play the game.
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Cars on the Curve

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders, using two dice, participate in a car race game called Cars on the Curve. They predict which car wins the game and records it in their Data Diary.
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Probability

For Students 8th - 9th
In this probability worksheet, students solve and complete 16 various types of problems related to statistics. First, they determine the probability of the statistics that are true as shown. Then, students find the conditional...
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Equivalent Decimals

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students develop strategies to find equivalent decimals. In this equivalent decimals lesson, students participate in a variety of decimal games to find equivalent decimals.
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Probability

For Students 9th - 12th
In this probability and statistics learning exercise, learners determine the probability of a series of independent event occurring.  The one page learning exercise contains a combination of four multiple choice and free response...
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It's A Snap! (Place Value Made Easy)

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students are introduced to the importance of using place value in number systems. They view a video, play games, explore websites and research the pay scale of three jobs that interest them.
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Chapter 5 Review

For Students 8th - 9th
In this statistics worksheet, students solve and complete 10 different types of problems. First, they determine the probability of various actions described. Then, students describe an appropriate model for the number described and...
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How to Graph in Excel

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders construct data graphs on the Microsoft Excel program. In this statistics lesson plan, 4th graders formulate questions and collect data. Students represent their results by using Excel.
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Probability

For Students 11th - 12th
In this statistics and probability worksheet, students determine the probability of a series of events occurring.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of seven multiple choice and free response questions.  Answers are...
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Probability

For Students 9th - 12th
In this statistics and probability worksheet, students determine the probability of a series of dependent and independent events occurring.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of ten multiple choice and free response...
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Probability

For Students 9th - 11th
In this probability and statistics worksheet, students determine the probability of a series of dependent events occurring.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of six multiple choice and free response questions. ...
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Probability

For Students 11th - 12th
In the probability and statistics worksheet, students determine the probability of two or more events occurring.  The one page worksheet contains a combination of six multiple choice and free response questions. ...
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Involving Community Members, Parents, and Community Agencies in Student Learning

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Students predict and estimate the number of moose shot by people between the years of 1986-1990. They analyze data and statistics, construct bar graphs, and conduct research on the Alaskan moose.
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Lucky 7s

For Teachers 6th - 7th
This helpful lesson explores the probability in tossing a coin and throwing dice. Specifically, it looks at the probability of getting numbers that are significant to the game of craps, assuming that once the math is understood, most...