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6th grade statistics lessons for Easel Activities
Measuring Circle Circumference & Diameter to Discover Pi - Pi Day Inquiry Lesson
Have fun finding Pi by measuring the circumference and diameter of circles of all sizes! Students will calculate the ratio of the length of a circle’s diameter to its circumference. They’ll discover that the circumference is always a little more than three times as long as the diameter. This full lesson plan and teacher script will help you lead an inquiry based investigation and class discussion. It’s perfect for an introduction to these geometry concepts, or for a fun Pi Day activity.A full, f
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5th - 7th
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Also included in: Pi Day Activities - Measuring Circles Diameter, Circumference, and Area
Interpreting Graphs for the Middle & Junior High School: Book 2
Here is another set of data graphics for your students to analyze and interpret. Using survey results from the USA Today newspaper, students will be asked to explain what the graphics are illustrating. Each activity will ask the student to identify basic information presented in each graphic and make some projections based on the data given in the survey.
The activities in this packet are a great way to improve your student’s skills in taking apart graphic displays of information. Brin
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4th - 10th, Adult Education
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Using a probability number line to describe the likelihood of an event occurring
Your students can represent the probability as a fraction or percent and use probability terms to describe the likelihood of an outcome. These worksheets take it one step further by using a number line to match the fractions/percentages representations with the probability descriptions: impossible, unlikely, very unlikely, equally likely, likely, very likely, and certain. Your students will love the activity of describing the likelihood of sitting next to a stranger who may have won the lotter
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Probability Unit Bundle - NEW 2020 Ontario Math Curriculum Grade 6
Statistics, Technology, and Analyzing Data: A descriptive look.
Save money on this bundled statistical analysis product instead of purchasing the activities individually. The activities in this product will improve your student’s skills in analyzing data. Generating stem and leaf diagrams, creating frequency tables that generate histograms, and determining basic descriptive analysis such as mean, median, range, and 5 number summaries will instill confidence. The student will also be asked to determine if “outliers” exist within the data and how they aff
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5th - 10th, Adult Education
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Box and Whisker Plot Comparison
This product is based off the box and whisker activity students would complete as a Do Now or station activity by furthering their understanding of box and whisker plots (analyzing data, drawing, and then comparing). A COLOR CODED answer key is provided so that you can see how to #TeachInColor !For the collection of data by your students, you can use height, how far a student can jump all starting at the same line, or even how far to throw a cotton ball -the examples are endless.
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6th - 8th
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Jan. 8 Math & Science Puzzle: Stephen Hawking, Physicist | Mixed Review
January 8 of the Mystery Year was the birth date of physicist Stephen Hawking. To find the year, students solve clues about mean, measurement conversions with kilometers and astronomical units, and evaluating an expression with an exponent. The puzzle will motivate your students in 6th grade and up! Your PDF download includes:2-page digital version with horizontal layout, prepped for Easel 1-page printable version3 pages of Teacher Notes including step-by-step Solutions, optional Extensions (inc
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6th - 8th
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Get Sporty with Interquartile Ranges
Do you need help teaching your students about the "middle 50" in a data set? Introduce Interquartile Ranges in a fun and engaging way with this worksheet. Students will analyze the scores of the two teams and determine which has the best point spread. You can even customize the teams to feature your favorites! ♯ Please review TOU before purchasing.Be sure to look at the Preview and Thumbnails to ensure this activity aligns with your students/curriculum. If you have any questions, please contact
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5th - 8th
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Jan. 28 Math & Science Puzzle: NASA Space Shuttle Challenger | Mixed Review
January 28 of the Mystery Year was the day of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster. To find the year, student solve math clues involving percent of a number, converting a probability given as a fraction to a percent, and divisibility by 6 in a real-world context. This engaging puzzle is great for middle school students to use any time.Your PDF download includes:2-page digital version with horizontal layout, prepped for Easel 1-page printable version4 pages of Teacher Notes including step-by-ste
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6th - 8th
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Feb. 10 Mathematician Puzzle: Sofia Kovalevskaya (Kowalevski) | Problem Solving
On February 10 of the Mystery Year, a famous mathematician passed away. The math clues for finding the year involve mean, solving a rational equation, acting out a non-routine problem, and finding the perimeter of a rectangle. The context of the puzzle relates to Russian mathematician Sofia Kovalevskaya. Your Zip download includes printable/digital PDFs:1-page printable Student Puzzle, also prepped for Easel1-page Answer Key with sample solutions1-page version of puzzle with expanding form field
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6th - 8th
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Jan. 3 Math & Science Puzzle: Greta Thunberg, Activist | Mixed Review
January 3 of the Mystery Year is the birthday of climate activist Greta Thunberg. This cross-curricular warm-up connects her work to math involving mean, evaluating expressions with powers of 10, and percent. This motivational puzzle is great for middle school or high school students to use any time. Your PDF download includes:2-page digital version with horizontal layout, prepped for Easel 1-page printable version3 pages of Teacher Notes including step-by-step Solutions, optional Extensions, an
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6th - 8th
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Oct. 6 Math & Sports Puzzle: Michael Jordan’s 1st NBA Retirement | Mixed Review
October 6 of the Mystery Year was the date or Michael Jordan's first retirement from the NBA. This cross-curricular warm-up activity provides engaging connections to Michael Jordan and sports data. As students in 6th grade and up solve math clues to find the year, they solve problems with box plots, the mean, and the range.Your PDF download includes:2-page digital version with horizontal layout, prepped for Easel 1-page printable version4 pages of Teacher Notes including step-by-step Solutions,
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6th - 8th
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Nov. 16 Math & Financial Literacy Puzzle: Federal Reserve Banks | Mixed Review
November 16 of the Mystery Year marks the date when the 12 regional Reserve Banks opened for business. Math clues for finding the year involve rate as a percent, mean, median, and simple interest in a financial-literacy context. The clues provide connections to three major goals of the Federal Reserve: maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates. This puzzle is great for middle school or high school students to use any time. Your PDF download includes:2-page digital
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6th - 8th
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