Problems Solving Process

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Overview of Mr. Bill's Store

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I learned many years ago that the most effective way of keeping math engaging for students is through SELECTIVE PROBLEM SOLVING. All kinds of problem solving...not just traditional "solve this equation" problems. I will offer teachers ideas for keeping kids excited about math. Such as...building a probability distribution of outcomes from throwing dice...constructing a pendulum that will draw Lissajous figures...constructing a Foucault pendulum...how to do interesting large-scale astronomical

5th - 12th

Algebra 2, Applied Math, Statistics

12 Days of Christmas: A Computer Spreadsheet Activity

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Teacher to Teacher Press

This great holiday activity shows students how to use a computer spreadsheet to calculate the cost of their true love's gifts in today's dollars. The simple step-by-step procedure will allow both beginning and computer-savvy students to experience success as they learn how to use spreadsheet software. Students will enjoy the engaging and entertaining activity. No computer? No problem! Use the activity master so students can calculate the costs themselves.

5th - 9th

Computer Science - Technology, Statistics

CCSS

5.NBT.B.5

, 5.OA.A.2

, 6.EE.A.2

Die Probability Activity

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I've Got Problems

Students roll a die 50 times and record the data on the data sheet. Total up each column. Write results as a fraction, decimal, and percent. Answer questions comparing theoretical and experimental probability. Need 1 die per student or small group of students.

5th - 7th

Statistics

CCSS

7.SP.C.7

Using ICT to investigate Statistics

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Aussie Teaching Supplies

A quick activity encouraging students to incorporate the use of ICTs into their learning about Statistics. Requires them to use Microsoft Excel to create different types of graphs based upon the statistics given in the worksheet.

4th - 10th

Math, Other (Math), Statistics