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 graphs and data analysis.

Objective 4.03

Identify misuses of statistical and numerical data.

Resources aligned to this objective

ACC basketball
The students will use ACC basketball statistics to practice the process of converting fractions to decimals then to percents and will learn how to create and edit a spreadsheet. They will then use this spreadsheet to analyze their data. This unit is done during the basketball season.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Computer Technology Skills and Mathematics)
By Susan Dougherty.
Baseball Fun: Percentages, Decimals, and Fractions
Students will learn the concepts behind fractions, decimals, and percents by using sports statistics found on baseball cards.
Format: lesson plan (grade 8 Mathematics)
By Adrian Bustle.
Spin, Toss, and Roll!
Students will use hands-on experiments to find the probability that certain events will occur.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics)
By Carol Baldwin.

Lesson plans on the web

Baseball stats
Students use the Internet to explore datasets and statistics in baseball. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Mathematics)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science