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

Mathematics — Grade 4

Goal 4: Data Analysis and Probability - The learner will understand and use graphs, probability, and data analysis.

Objective 4.04. Design experiments and list all possible outcomes and probabilities for an event.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Spin away
Children will work in groups using spinners with 4 colors to make predictions about probability, gather and record data, and make conclusions about outcome.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 and 7 Mathematics)
By Gloria Wilson.
Exploring probability
Through teacher guidance, students will experiment with objects to generate probable outcomes to consider probability.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4 and 7 Mathematics)
By John Cleveland.

Resources on the web

Sticks and stones
While playing “Sticks and Stones,” a game based on an Apache game, students collect data, investigate the probability of various moves, and determine the average number of turns necessary to win the game. Working in small groups, students develop... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–8 Mathematics)
Provided by: Illuminations
Rescue mission game
Students play a game to learn about the four forces of flight: lift, drag, thrust, and weight. Illuminations provides an activity sheet and detailed instructions for completing the lesson. Students will: Identify and use the four forces... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 Mathematics)
Provided by: Illuminations
Dealing with data in the elementary school
This project-based unit on statistics furnishes a vehicle for problem solving through real-world data collection and analysis. Students use the mean, mode and median to analyze their data and use graphs to represent their findings. Illuminations provides... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Mathematics)
Provided by: Illuminations