Correlation vs Causation Worksheet

Hello Math Teachers! Help your math students understand the difference between correlation and causation with our fun activity worksheet. Students will evaluate 42 statements and determine whether they demonstrate correlation or causation, and there are some multiple-choice questions as well. This activity also includes a puzzle that generates an answer, making it easy to grade.

This two-sided worksheet is great for classwork or homework and is designed to help students develop critical thinking skills while reinforcing their understanding of correlation and causation. It is suitable for use in Algebra 1 classes or as part of a Statistics unit. Plus, it is available for download today!

Formats

You will have two convenient formats for this activity, so you can choose the one that best suits your needs and teaching style.

The first format is a PDF that can be printed and used as a worksheet in the classroom. The two-sided printout includes a key, making it easy for you to grade and provide feedback to your students.

The second format is an Easel Activity, which allows you to assign the activity online for your students to complete on their own devices. This option is perfect for distance learning or for assigning homework. Simply assign the activity through your school's learning platform, including Google Classroom and Schoology. Your students will be able to complete the activity online and submit their answers for grading.

So whether you prefer a traditional printed worksheet or an online activity, I've got you covered. Choose the format that works best for you and give your students the tools they need to succeed in math!

Math Standards

Item Specification Common Core HSS-ID.C.9 Students will distinguish between situations where correlation does not imply causation. Students will distinguish variables that are correlated because one is the cause of another. Florida's B.E.S.T. standards MA.912.DP.1 Summarize, represent and interpret categorical and numerical data with one and two variables. MA.912.DP.1.3 Explain the difference between correlation and causation in the contexts of both numerical and categorical data.

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Teacher Feedback

“Great situations that generate discussion in class.”

“This was a great resource to help students learn about correlation and causation. I love that there's a puzzle so that they can check themselves and make corrections to deepen their understanding!”

“Love this worksheet! Really helped my students understand the difference.”

“This was helpful addition in my planning for our stat unit in advanced 7th grade math.”

“Students enjoyed this worksheet in conjunction with your Correlation Coefficient worksheet.”

“This was an excellent resource for practicing correlation and causation. I thought it was a fun way for my students to practice, and they really learned the difference.”

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