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Information at a Glance - Using Tables in Mathematics

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers create table to display GED Testing data located in paragraph provided by teacher, use information in table to create appropriate graph, and determine percentage difference between passing scores and failing scores.
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What is a Box and Whisker Plot?

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the correct use of box and whisker plors. The times when they are appropriate to use to compare data is covered. They plot data according to statistical analysis including mean, median, and mode.
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Scientific Inquiry

For Teachers 7th - 12th
Learners investigate the general geology, biology, and chemistry of Seneca Lake. They study how to use scientific instruments on the research vessel. They explain how the data they gather will be used by scientists and develop a hypothesis.
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Skittle Graphing (Lesson Plan)

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Students discuss the uses of graphs. They use color candies to count and sort before designing graphs. They label the graph papers with appropriate titles and candy colors. They complete the graph bars, and discuss the results with a...
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Bias in Statistics

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Students work to develop surveys and collect data. They display the data using circle graphs, histograms, box and whisker plots, and scatter plots. Students use multimedia tools to develop a visual presentation to display their data.
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Survey Project

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders create a website using FrontPage. They use inserted forms to collect survey information and use Microsoft Excel and MS Word to create a presentation of the survey and the results.
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Memory Game

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students create cards for a memory game by entering data into a spreadsheet that is then merged into a word processing document. Tutorials are available through links on the lesson plan page.
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Ocean Temperatures

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students list data collected by marine buoys and the different kinds of moored buoys. They describe how data is transmitted worldwide. They explain the difference between near shore and offshore air and water temperatures.
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Positive Future Fair Project

For Teachers 9th
Ninth graders view the film "Pay It Forward" and discuss what kind of public campaign is needed to move people to positive action. They consider different ways of presenting information (graphs, visual displays, etc.) as tools for...
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Graphs and Spreadsheets

For Teachers K - 12th
Students collect data and present it in a graph and/or a spreadsheet, depending on their previous understanding of technology.
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Dice Games - How to WIN!

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students play game to practice numerical skills.
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Smoking: The Real Cost

For Teachers 3rd
Third graders discuss the adverse effects of smoking and predict the financial cost of a smoking habit. They collect data regarding the cost of a pack of cigarettes and average packs smoked a day. They create bar graphs displaying the...
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Getting A Grip On Graphs

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders gather variety of data and create a graphs to display the data.
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Graphing Climate Information

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders plot the data for the average monthly precipitation for three cities. They make a graph using a spreadsheet.
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Candy Colors: Figuring the Mean, Median, and Mode

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Students count candy by color and then calculate mean, median, and mode. They count candy and use the data to calculate mean, median, and mode (by color) and apply their learning to another collection of data.
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Where Do I Want To Live?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students use a variety of Internet sources to gather income, population and housing data. Each group bring their results to the class and the class use their findings to compile mean population, income, and housing for all states.
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Math Made Easy

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Learners evaluate word problems.  In this problem solving lesson, students are presented with word problems requiring graphing skills and learners work independently to solve.
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Using Current Data for Graphing Skills

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students graph demographic information. In this graphing lesson, students choose what type of graph to create and what information to display. Links to examples of graphs and statistical data are provided. The graphs are created on the...
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Practicing Scientific Literacy

For Students Higher Ed
In this science worksheet, students read an article that is scientifically based and decide how to respond to it. They respond to each of the statements listed using their article. Students also write a paragraph about one impact that...
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How Many Televisions Do You Have in Your Home?-- Bar Graph

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this math worksheet, students participate in a group graphing activity. Students survey classmates as to how many televisions are in each home and plot the results on a bar graph.
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How Many Vowels Are in Your Name?-- Class Bar Graph

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this language arts/math learning exercise, students collaborate to make a group graph. Students survey classmates about how many vowels are in names. Results are plotted on a bar graph.
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How Many Word Does Your Shirt Have on It? --class Bar Graph

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this math worksheet, students participate in a group bar graph activity. Students survey classmates about how many words, if any, are on their shirts. Results are plotted on a bar graph.
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Introduction To Data Analysis

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders investigate the concept of looking at the data put in a variety of ways that could include graphs or data sets. They analyze data critically in order to formulate some sound conclusions based on real data. Students graph...
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The Football and Braking Distance: Model Data with Quadratic Functions

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Pupils engage in a lesson that is about the concept of data analysis with the use of quadratics. They use a Precalculus text in order to give guidance for independent practice and to serve as a source for the teacher to use. The data is...