Data+&+Probability

=Data and Probability=

Data and Probability are concepts that include how to use randomness to model and interpret. Data and statistics are becoming more common across disciplines. The concepts of elementary data and probability focus on discrete probabilities (such as spinning a spinner with different wedge segments or rolling a six-sided die) and the basics ideas of measures of center (mean, median, and mode), graphing one variable, and understanding how to obtain data through simple survey methods. Games of chance are prominent real-life examples, such as playing a board or card game.

Tasks: [|TE801_Thorpe_DataTask1_GettingtoKnowYou.doc] [|TE801_Thorpe_DataTask2_DieRolling.doc]

Resources: NCTM Data and Probability: [] NCTM Illuminations: @http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonsList.aspx?grade=1&grade=2&grade=3&standard=5 Virtual Manipulatives: @http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/topic_t_5.html

Einhorn, Edward. (2008). //A very improbable story.// Watertown, MA: Charlesbridge Publishing. @http://www.amazon.com/Very-Improbable-Story-Math-Adventure/dp/1570918724/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269024145&sr=1-5

Murphy, Stewart J. (2001). //Probably pistachio.// New York: Harper Collins. http://www.amazon.com/Probably-Pistachio-MathStart-Stuart-Murphy/dp/0064467341/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269024305&sr=1-1