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Lawn Toss: Producing Data On-the-Fly.

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Nordmoe, Eric – Teaching Statistics, 1998

Presents an outdoor activity requiring students to collect data and suggests some possible applications of the data. (ASK)

Descriptors: Data Collection, Data Processing, Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction

On Approximate Calculations.

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Jolliffe, Flavia – Teaching Statistics, 1999

The ability to undertake approximate calculations and to get a rough feel for data is an important skill which should not be overlooked. Presents some ideas for teaching and assessing approximate calculation. Contains 13 references. (Author/ASK)

Descriptors: Data Processing, Estimation (Mathematics), Mathematics Activities, Mathematics Instruction

Knock 'm Down.

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Hunt, Gordon – Teaching Statistics, 1998

Describes an activity that engages pupils in the whole statistical process from collecting data to interpreting the results. Discusses the importance of these activities in developing knowledge, skills, understanding, and ability in problem solving. (Author/ASK)

Descriptors: Data Collection, Data Interpretation, Data Processing, Elementary Secondary Education