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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

How Long is a Piece of String?

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Riddiough, Ralph; McColl, John H. – Teaching Statistics, 1998

Describes a statistics activity involving estimation of length that provides interesting data for analysis and can help students develop an appreciation for experimental design. Teachers can easily adapt this activity to suit a wide range of levels, and the data produced can motivate the practice of a wide variety of statistical techniques. (ASK)

Descriptors: Data Collection, Elementary Secondary Education, Estimation (Mathematics), Experiential Learning

Practical Activities: Don't Discard Last Week's TV Guide.

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Graham, Alan – Teaching Statistics, 1994

Presents ideas for purposeful statistical investigations based on data from "TV Guide" that involve simulations using a spreadsheet. (MKR)

Descriptors: Data Collection, Learning Activities, Mathematics Education, 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