6-8
Students measure distances using standard and nonstandard units and
record their measurement in various tables. Then they are asked to use
descriptive statistics to report the results. During a top-spinning
contest, students measure the distance along a curve using indirect
measurement. They record the data for their group in a chart, and
compute their individual median and the group median.
Pre-K-2
In this lesson, students analyze information represented by
pictographs. Students are asked to discuss, describe, read, write, and
make predictions about the graphs and the information they contain.
3-5
The activities in this lesson focuses on studying information displayed
in pictographs that report the sales of records, tapes, and compact
discs for one week at a music store. The students are asked to discuss
and then describe the information and to explain the numbers sold in
each category. They are asked to defend their explanation.
6-8
The activities at this level focus on studying a series of circle
graphs that report the population of the United States and of selected
states–Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania–in fifty-year
intervals from 1800 to 1950. The students are asked to discuss and
describe the information and to explain why the percent of the total
population changed for the three states. They are asked to write a
justification for their explanation.
6-8
Students participate in activities in which they focus on connections between mathematics and children's literature. Using
The Phantom Tollbooth as a literature basis, students explore the concept of averages.
Pre-K-2
In this lesson, students participate in activities in which they investigate the data in connection with recyclable materials and develop plans to help the environment.
3-5
Students participate in an activity in which they investigate data in connection with recyclable materials and develop plans to help the environment. This activity requires students to keep track of their own paper use for a week then interpret their results with partners. After studying information on paper use, students will be ready to discuss ideas and implement plans for saving paper in the classroom.
3-5
Students participate in an activity in which they investigate data in connection with recyclable materials and develop plans to help the environment. Students collect data about aluminum can usage and graph that data in a line plot.
3-5
Students participate in an activity in which they investigate the data
in connection with recyclable materials and develop plans to help the
environment. Students discuss the pros and cons of using various types
of bags at the grocery store. Classmates are surveyed to determine
which type of bag is the "best".
3-5
Students participate in an activity in which they investigate the data
in connection with recyclable materials and develop plans to help the
environment. Specifically, students explore recycling plastic
containers.
