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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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Mittag, Kathleen Cage; Taylor, Sharon E. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2006
One problem that students have with mathematics is that they often view the topic as a series of unrelated ideas. Sometimes they are aware that they have to know one concept to move to the next, but what is done in geometry is not necessarily related to anything in algebra. This failure to recognize mathematical connections limits students'…
Descriptors: Probability, Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Instruction, Comprehension
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Whitney, Matthew C. – Mathematics Teacher, 2001
Describes an activity designed to demonstrate the birthday paradox and introduce students to real-world applications of Monte Carlo-type simulation techniques. Includes a sample TI-83 program and graphical analysis of the birthday problem function. (KHR)
Descriptors: Graphing Calculators, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Monte Carlo Methods
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Wanko, Jeffrey J. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2005
This article details an exploration of exponential decay and growth relationships using M&M's and dice. Students collect data for mathematical models and use graphing calculators to make sense of the general form of the exponential functions. (Contains 10 figures and 2 tables.)
Descriptors: Graphing Calculators, Mathematical Models, Mathematics, Mathematics Curriculum
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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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Phillips-Bey, Carol K. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2004
This article describes TI-73 calculator activities appropriate for middle school students. It was found that the use of the calculator allowed for higher-level thinking and a richer exploration of mathematical ideas by students. [Included with this article are "Dice Roll Worksheet" and "Transforming Tree Worksheet".] (Contains 9 figures.)
Descriptors: Probability, Worksheets, Graphing Calculators, Middle School Students
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Teppo, Anne R.; Hodgson, Ted – Mathematics Teacher, 2001
Outlines several recommendations for teaching probability in the secondary school. Offers an activity that employs simulation by hand and using a programmable calculator in which geometry, analytical geometry, and discrete mathematics are explored. (KHR)
Descriptors: Biology, Graphing Calculators, Instructional Materials, Interdisciplinary Approach
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