III. Data Analysis and Statistics

 
  1. Collection, Orgnization, and Presentation of Data
  2. Description and Interpretation
  3. Inference and Prediction

 

Additional Links to General Mathematics Sites

 

3. Inference and Prediction

Elementary

  1. Benchmark 1. " Make and test hypotheses."
    1. Algorithms and Ice Cream For All - Inference and Prediction (III.3.E.1,2,3,&4)
      In this activity, a graph is used to represent the map of a city. The problem that is explained in the story is easy to understand, but, surprisingly, there is no simple, staightforward way to solve it. Students will find themselves experimenting with a variety of approaches.
    2. Area Probability - Throw darts! - Inference and Prediction (III.3.E.1,2,4&5)
      Outstanding - This site includes student-based activities in collecting data, testing, and predicting outcomes using variables, by throwing either 100 or 1000 darts (electronically) at a changeable dart board. Also had a link to lesson plans for the teacher, accessed through free sign-up/membership. Activities address several standards and benchmarks.
  2. Benchmark 2. "Conduct surveys, samplings and experiments to solve problems and answer questions of interest to them."
    1. Algorithms and Ice Cream For All - Inference and Prediction (III.3.E.1,2,3,&4)
      In this activity, a graph is used to represent the map of a city. The problem that is explained in the story is easy to understand, but, surprisingly, there is no simple, staightforward way to solve it. Students will find themselves experimenting with a variety of approaches.
    2. Area Probability - Throw darts! - Inference and Prediction (III.3.E.1,2,4&5)
      Outstanding - This site includes student-based activities in collecting data, testing, and predicting outcomes using variables, by throwing either 100 or 1000 darts (electronically) at a changeable dart board. Also had a link to lesson plans for the teacher, accessed through free sign-up/membership. Activities address several standards and benchmarks.
    3. Best Weather - Math Webquest - Inference and Prediction (III.3.E.2,4&5)
      This is a complete webquest of math activities revolving around the collection of weather data from various locations to determine, based upon the data, the best city to live in. A very student-oriented activity, should make for an interesting class project and introduction to webquests. Meets the criteria for Standards 1,2, and 3, with many of their required benchmarks.
    4. Marvelous M & M Survey - Inference and Prediction (III.3.E.2,3&4)
      This is a teacher lesson plan outlining the use of M & M's to predict what color is prominent in each package, and then graphing the results. Results can be posted to an Internet Project page.
  3. Benchmark 3. "Formulate and communicate arguments and conclusions based on data and evaluate their arguments and those of others."
    1. Algorithms and Ice Cream For All - Inference and Prediction (III.3.E.1,2,3,&4)
      In this activity, a graph is used to represent the map of a city. The problem that is explained in the story is easy to understand, but, surprisingly, there is no simple, staightforward way to solve it. Students will find themselves experimenting with a variety of approaches.
    2. Marvelous M & M Survey - Inference and Prediction (III.3.E.2,3&4)
      This is a teacher lesson plan outlining the use of M & M's to predict what color is prominent in each package, and then graphing the results. Results can be posted to an Internet Project page.
  4. Benchmark 4. "Make and explain predictions based on data."
    1. Algorithms and Ice Cream For All - Inference and Prediction (III.3.E.1,2,3,&4)
      In this activity, a graph is used to represent the map of a city. The problem that is explained in the story is easy to understand, but, surprisingly, there is no simple, staightforward way to solve it. Students will find themselves experimenting with a variety of approaches.
    2. Area Probability - Throw darts! - Inference and Prediction (III.3.E.1,2,4&5)
      Outstanding - This site includes student-based activities in collecting data, testing, and predicting outcomes using variables, by throwing either 100 or 1000 darts (electronically) at a changeable dart board. Also had a link to lesson plans for the teacher, accessed through free sign-up/membership. Activities address several standards and benchmarks.
    3. Best Weather - Math Webquest - Inference and Prediction (III.3.E.2,4&5)
      This is a complete webquest of math activities revolving around the collection of weather data from various locations to determine, based upon the data, the best city to live in. A very student-oriented activity, should make for an interesting class project and introduction to webquests. Meets the criteria for Standards 1,2, and 3, with many of their required benchmarks.
    4. Marvelous M & M Survey - Inference and Prediction (III.3.E.2,3&4)
      This is a teacher lesson plan outlining the use of M & M's to predict what color is prominent in each package, and then graphing the results. Results can be posted to an Internet Project page.
  5. Benchmark 5. "Make predictions to answer questions and solve problems."
    1. Area Probability - Throw darts! - Inference and Prediction (III.3.E.1,2,4&5)
      Outstanding - This site includes student-based activities in collecting data, testing, and predicting outcomes using variables, by throwing either 100 or 1000 darts (electronically) at a changeable dart board. Also had a link to lesson plans for the teacher, accessed through free sign-up/membership. Activities address several standards and benchmarks.
    2. Best Weather - Math Webquest - Inference and Prediction (III.3.E.2,4&5)
      This is a complete webquest of math activities revolving around the collection of weather data from various locations to determine, based upon the data, the best city to live in. A very student-oriented activity, should make for an interesting class project and introduction to webquests. Meets the criteria for Standards 1,2, and 3, with many of their required benchmarks.

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