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3. Student Learning Map
- Topic:4) Data Analysis and Probability
- Subject(s):Math
- Days:15
- Grade(s):10, 11, 12
A statistic is a fact or piece of information that can be expressed using various representations, whereas probability is the likelihood of that statistic happening.
Concept: Basic Statistics
Pearson: 5.2, 5.3, Preliminary Skills section p. 4
Glencoe: 12.2 through 12.5, 12.7
Lesson Essential Question(s):What is the difference between theoretical and empirical (experimental) probability?
(A)What determines whether or not events are mutually exclusive?
(A)What is the difference between probability and odds?
(A)What do combinations, permutations, and factorials have to do with probabilities?
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Vocabulary:data item, random sample, frequency distribution, scatter plot, histogram, stem-and-leaf plot, estimate, sample
Resources:
Liberal Arts Math: A Bridge from Algebra to Geometry (Pearson/Prentice Hall) Chapters 5 and 6; Integrated Math Course 1 (Glencoe) Chapters 11and 12
PMPT (CAP): KC Flyer Shoes, Dinosaurs, Crabby Cat, Flip It!, Favorite Spectator Sports, Eating the Pounds Away
Also include Language Arts Benchmarks: LA.910.1.6.1 (use of vocabulary), LA.910.1.6.2 (read and discuss text), LA.910.1.6.5 (relate new vocabulary), and LA.910.3.1.3 (use organizational strategies and tools (e.g., technology, spreadsheet, outline, chart, table, graph, Venn Diagram)).