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Schneiter, Kady – Teaching Statistics: An International Journal for Teachers, 2011
This article describes an investigation of Buffon's coin problem and related problems with the aid of an applet. The problems are accessible at a variety of grade levels and facilitate making connections between geometry and probability.
Descriptors: Geometry, Probability, Statistics, Mathematical Concepts
Actuarial Foundation, 2012
The purpose of these modules is to provide an introduction to the world of probability and statistics to accelerated mathematics students at the high school level. The materials are centered on the fictional town of Happy Shores, a coastal community which is at risk for hurricanes. Actuaries at an insurance company figure out the risks and…
Descriptors: Mathematical Concepts, Probability, Statistics, Learning Modules
Actuarial Foundation, 2012
The purpose of these modules is to provide an introduction to the world of probability and statistics to accelerated mathematics students at the high school level. The modules also introduce students to real world math concepts and problems that property and casualty actuaries come across in their work. They are designed to be used by teachers and…
Descriptors: Probability, Statistics, Learning Modules, Calculus
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Jardine, Dick – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2000
Provides an historical look at probability games of chance and some of the mathematicians involved in the development of basic concepts. Includes exploratory activities for students. (YDS)
Descriptors: Educational Games, Educational Technology, Lesson Plans, Mathematicians
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Freda, Andrew – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1998
Presents a game to capture student interest in probability by giving them an opportunity to explore the idea of various outcomes and the likelihood of the occurrence of one of those outcomes to explain the benefits of using a large sample rather than a small one. (ASK)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Educational Games, Educational Technology, Graphing Calculators
Carruth, Barbara – 2001
This collection of activities is designed to show how graphing calculators can be used to explore statistics. The activities address such topics as data representation, distributions, and statistical tests. Teaching notes and calculator instructions are included as are blackline masters. (MM)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Educational Technology, Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Activities
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Arbaugh, Fran; Scholten, Carolyn M.; Essex, N. Kathryn – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2001
Describes how probability is treated in the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics' (NCTM) "Principles and Standards of School Mathematics". (YDS)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Data Analysis, Educational Technology, Internet
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Sturm-Beiss, Rachel – Journal of Statistics Education, 2005
Analysis of variance (ANOVA), a technique included in many introductory statistics courses, analyzes the relationship between a quantitative dependent variable and one or more independent qualitative variables. The nature of the relationship is expressed in a model with unknown parameters. Many textbooks emphasize the mechanics of the technique…
Descriptors: Statistical Analysis, Educational Technology, Computer Simulation, Statistics
Jones, Graham A.; Day, Roger – 1998
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Curriculum and Evaluation Standards puts great stress on the mathematical processes of problem solving, communication, reasoning, and making connections. NCTM standards also emphasize new and emerging content areas for middle school students such as algebra, data analysis, and probability.…
Descriptors: Algebra, Classroom Communication, Data Analysis, Educational Resources