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Dolgowich, Sheila; And Others – 1995
This booklet suggests activities that reflect findings from recent educational research on curriculum, assessment, and instruction, as well as the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards pertaining to probability and statistics. Each teacher's guide for the 13 hands-on activities includes objectives stemming from NCTM…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Probability
Peer reviewedShumway, Richard J. – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
A computer program that allows students to simulate an experiment in probability is given, with specific suggestions on how to use and study the program. (MNS)
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Microcomputers
Peer reviewedLevin, Eugene M. – Two-Year College Mathematics Journal, 1981
Student access to programmable calculators and computer terminals, coupled with a familiarity with baseball, provides opportunities to enhance their understanding of the binomial distribution and other aspects of analysis. (MP)
Descriptors: Baseball, Calculators, Computers, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedJones, Graham A.; And Others – Teaching Children Mathematics, 1996
Describes several activities of the Data and Chance program involving third and fourth graders. Students use real-life situations to investigate probability. (MKR)
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Elementary Education, Learning Activities, Mathematical Models
Peer reviewedHirsch, Christian R. – Mathematics Teacher, 1977
Three experiments which use probabilities to approximate pi are described. (JT)
Descriptors: Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education, Probability
Peer reviewedJohnson, Jerry A. – Mathematics Teacher, 1986
The probability of selecting two matching socks is discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Probability, Problem Solving
Peer reviewedCalhoun, Michael J. – Clearing House, 1982
Suggests a technique for use in teaching science students how to gather and analyze statistical data. (FL)
Descriptors: Biological Sciences, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Activities, Probability
Peer reviewedHenningsen, Jacqueline – Mathematics Teacher, 1984
Techniques that students can use to make predictions about performances in the Olympics include point estimation. This is used to estimate a single value using a set of data. A worksheet for students is included. (MNS)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Prediction, Probability
Peer reviewedHoffman, Nathan – Mathematics Teacher, 1976
Activities are described for a probability unit in which the Markov process is studied and applied to the weather. (DT)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instruction, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education
Zirkel, Gene – MATYC Journal, 1975
The author suggests several problems which can be investigated by beginning statistics students. All the problems discussed arise from the game Bingo. (SD)
Descriptors: College Mathematics, Games, Higher Education, Instruction
Peer reviewedEnman, Virginia – Arithmetic Teacher, 1979
A seven-day unit on probability used an experimental game-oriented approach, which allowed students the opportunity to draw conclusions from experiments in which interest was high. (MP)
Descriptors: Activity Units, Elementary Education, Elementary School Mathematics, Games
Classroom Computer Learning, 1984
Suggestions for five activities are presented. They include: ideas for several student problem-solving projects; preparing a flowsheet and program for 10 coin and dice games; using word processor formatting commands to create word designs; creating sounds; and writing a program to print out sums indefinitely. (JN)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Computer Science Education, High Schools, Learning Activities
Peer reviewedDuncan, David R.; Litwiller, Bonnie H. – Mathematics Teacher, 1985
Four answers to a probability problem involving a perceived coincidence are discussed. (MNS)
Descriptors: Diagrams, Learning Activities, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction
Peer reviewedKelly, Ivan W.; Bany, Bruce – School Science and Mathematics, 1984
A random arrangement of two contrasting colors in a 20x20 array is used to facilitate students' understanding of the notions of randomness, independence, and long-run frequency. It can also be used to test some prevalent errors in probabilistic reasoning. Three activities are described. (MNS)
Descriptors: Learning Activities, Mathematics Instruction, Mathematics Materials, Middle Schools
Peer reviewedOakley, Cletus O.; Baker, Justine C. – Mathematics Teacher, 1977
Annual records of the one-mile sun can be used to introduce a variety of statistical ideas including the scatter diagram, theoretical vs. observed values, and normal equations. (SD)
Descriptors: Algebra, Geometry, Instruction, Learning Activities
