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Sample pennies to gain an understanding of their ages. The 16th installment of a 25-part series requires groups to collect samples from a jar of pennies. Pupils compare the distribution of their samples with the distribution of the pennies in the jar. Groups also use random sampling to investigate the prices of groceries.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have several groups use the same population data for the price comparisons
Classroom Considerations
- Requires students to collect pennies and grocery flyers
- Prepare the distribution of ages of the pennies prior to the class
Pros
- Includes sample information to use if the actual sampling cannot be done
- Presents different data for problems in a variety of displays
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