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Exploring probability : Part 1 of 2
This lesson will introduce students to probability using resources of Shodor Education Foundation, Inc. Permission has been granted for the use of the materials as part of the workshop Interactivate Your Bored Math Students. Students will discover the rule for calculating simple probability as well as explore the ideas of experimental and theoretical probability.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Mathematics)
By Wendy Korbusieski.
Life's percents
Students will gather data from their own lives to use in calculating percents. They will measure parts of their bodies (head, leg, neck, etc.), complete a class survey that asks information about themselves, and use a pay stub to find percentages of deductions.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Mathematics)
By Karen Mcpherson.
M&M madness
Students will explore fractions, decimals, percents, and circle graphs with M&M's.
Format: lesson plan (grade 5–6 Mathematics)
By Donna Reble.
Popcorn math
In this lesson students will use a consumable manipulative to understand percent, fraction and decimal conversions. They will also collect data on a teacher produced spreadsheet while using a computer generated spreadsheet to make conversions.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Mathematics)