Probability and Statistics

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Contributors: Manuel Bettencourt
Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: 9
This lesson could also be used for the following grades: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Additional Subjects: Mathematics, Science
Instructional Setting: Whole Class
Student Population: At grade level, English language learners

General Description of Lesson:
Students will work with a program called Interactive Mathematics.

Standards

Content Standards Strand/Domain: Probability and Statistics

Content Standards:

Probability and Statistics
6.0   Students know the definitions of the mean, median, and mode of a distribution of data and can compute each in particular situations.

Objectives

Objective(s) of lesson:
Students will learn how to find answers that deal with probability and statistics.

Technology

Electronic Learning Resource(s):

Title	Sbj	Type	Media	Grade(s)	Publisher
Interactive Mathematics				6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12	Academic Systems
=Mathematics  =English-Language Arts  =Science  =History-Social Science Type/Media: =Software =Video =Internet =CD-ROM =Floppy =DVD =VHS =Laser =Peripherals =Video Streaming

Software Applications: None
Computer Equipment: Computer, CD-ROM, Printer
Video Equipment: None

Teacher Technology Competency Level (CTAP2 Rubric):

• General Computer Skills: Intermediate

Procedure

Time Required: 3 class period(s) of 50 minutes.

Materials and Resources used by teachers and students:
Teacher will need to have a whiteboard to show students the background information needed.

Students will need to have a pencil, paper, and notebook.

Resources used by both teacher and student is the Interactive Mathematics software program.

Preparation for Teacher:
Teacher will need to have a mastery of the subject matter. Teacher will also have to know how to use the Interactive Mathematics Software program.

Step by Step Teacher Procedure:
1) Teacher will have mastery of subject.
2) Teacher will have to master the software.
3) Teacher provides student with the background information.
4) Teacher provides student with guided practice and feedback to check understanding.
5) Teacher provides student with independent activities.
6) Teacher incorporates software program into lesson to facilitate mastery.
7) Teacher tests students knowledge.

Assessment

Assessment Type(s): Teacher-made Test
Assessment Plan:
1) Teacher will provide students with the necessary background information needed to complete tasks.
2) Teacher will provide some guided practice.
3) Teacher will provide some independent practice.
4) Teacher will have students use Interactive Mathematics software on computers to help students understand the material.
5) Teacher will give students a test on the material.

Enhancement

Notes, tips, suggestions and/or extension activities:
Nothing entered for this section.

Cross Curricular Connections:
Students will need to determine probability and keep statistics when working on Science projects.

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