LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 4

Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use data and simple probability concepts.

Objective 4.01

Collect, organize, describe and display data using Venn diagrams (three sets) and pictographs where symbols represent multiple units (2's, 5's, 10's).

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Exploring Adding with Sets
Reading The Hershey's Kisses Addition Book will set the stage for this lesson in which students write story problems, find sums using sets, and present results in the form of a table. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Counting to Find Sums
Students model the numbers with counters as the book is read. Then they count the spots on each side of a domino and write in vertical and horizontal format the sums suggested by dominoes. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Counting Back and Counting On
Students model numbers as a counting book is read. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Counting Back
Students count to compare plates of fish-shaped crackers then record the comparison in vertical and horizontal format. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Comparing Columns on a Bar Graph
Students apply what they know about comparison subtraction by constructing bar graphs and using the graphs to answer questions. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Clowning around
This activity strengthens the students' problem-solving skills (including elimination and collection of organized data) and their ability to draw conclusions. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Classroom Paper
Students participate in activities in which they investigate the data in connection with recyclable materials and develop plans to help the environment. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–5 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Can you picture it?
Students collect data about favorite vegetables, record the data in a pictograph, and then interpret this representation. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Begin with Buttons: Looking Back and Moving Forward
Students review the work of the previous lessons through a variety of activity stations, one of which involves using an interactive website. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Bar Graph Investigations
Students apply what they know about comparison subtraction by constructing bar graphs and using them to answer questions. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Baby Weight
Students work with data to complete an organized chart for the purpose of transferring information to a graph or for the purpose of generalizing a rule. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Amazing Attributes: Looking Back and Moving Forward
In this lesson, the last of a nine-part Illuminations unit titled “Amazing Attributes: Sorting and Organizing Objects,” teachers ensure that students have grasped the major concepts in this unit on sorting and organizing. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics