Taught Math (grades 8-12) in Virginia and in New York for 30 years.
Courses taught include Algebra, Algebra 2/Trig, Geometry, Precalculus, AP Statistics.
Training and experience with TI graphing calculators (TI84, TInSpire CX)
Examples/notes (2) fo two-proportion z testing are included, with calculator screenshots and formulas (pooled samples in Example2). Students are prompted to check conditions, interpret P-values, and write a conclusion in context.4 Practice Problems and an answer key are includedIf you like this actvity, please follow me on TPT! If you have any questions (or suggestions), please send me a note and I will try to respond asap. Thank you, Mary Landon
This assessment could also be used as independent practice or review. 11 probems, including 8 multiple choice (MC) and 3 free-response. Topics included: Mean, Median, Quartiles, IQR, rangeDot plot- analyze (MC)Box plots - analyze (MC), graph (free-resonse)2 way tables - analyze, find percents (MC and free-response) Frequency histogram - analyze (MC), graph (free-response)
This assessment includes the following topics 8 multiple choice problems: linear regression equations, strength of correlation, correlation coefficient (r-value), causal relationships 2 free-response problems: Analyze and apply linear regression (1) Use a graph and given r-value to determine strength and direction of a linear regression, identify outliers, and make predictions (2) Complete a linear regression, find the r value, and use the equation to
Graphs & Correlation - examples and descriptionsLinear Regression - writing an equation / 2 methods: (1) Graphing calculator (screenshots from TI- nspire) (2) Computer output Analyze data --- find an equation, use r and r^2 to determine strength, analyze a residual plotDescribe a correlation in contextUse regression model to make predictions ANSWER KEY on pg 5If you like this activity, please follow me on TPT - to receive notices about sales and new products. Thanks for your
TI-Nspire graphing calculator steps and apps to find data value (given a proportion, Normal model) z-score (given a proportion) proportion (using data values or z-scores)7 Practice problems Answer Key on pg 6
I have used this as an introduction to 2-variable data and linear correlation (in Algebra and in Statistics). Students will interpret scatter plots, then construct a plot (#6, pg3).Page 4 may be printed separately and handed-out to include in their notes; this can be used as a reference guide.Answer Key is included on pg 5.If you like this activity, please follow me on TPT -- to get sale notices and info on new products! You can click on the link below to go to my store for more lessons and
Students will follow 5 steps to complete a Linear Regression using the TI-nspire (Example with screenshots on Pg1)They will display the data in a scatterplot on the calculator, write an equation for the regression, and use the correlation coefficient (r-value) to determine the strength of the correlation.4 practice problems, including NY State CC Algebra Exam problemsANSWER KEY included with activity
This is a hands-on calculator lab/activity. First students will simulate the growth of cancer sells using M & Ms. Then they will model exponential decay. Materials: Paper cups, M & Ms, paper towels (opt.) TI-nspire calculators, lab activity Day1: You may assign partners, so that one student follows steps (tosses M & Ms) and other student records results/data. Day2: Students will analyze their data; they use exponential regression on the calculator to generate equat
Good as a review/practice after completing a unit on data measures, probabilities, and distruibutions (7th grade) Includes: Statistics - mean, median, mode, range, and "MAD" Probability of random events Compound probabilities - independent, dependent events Tree Diagram Distributions - shape (symmetry) Dot plot, Mean Proportion
Probability Review includes: Independent and Dependent Events - 3 Tree Diagrams and Probabilities (compund events), with graphicsCalculating probabilities (rolling 1 die or a pair of dice)Probability Distributions - Dot Plots and Box Plots (look for symmetry)Calculating median, mean. and "MAD" for a set of data
Notes/Intro to Line of Best Fit Two examples - Analyze plots, describe correlations, find slope of a line, make predictions Two practice problems - Draw a scatterplot and a line of best fit, and use the line to make predictionsCreate an equation for a line of best fit, using the slope and y-interceptMake predictions, using line of best fitDescribe a relationship/correlation in context.Please follow me on TPT -- to get sale notices and info on new products!You can c
In this activity, students will follow calculator steps to enter 1-variable data into a spreadsheet and and calculate statistical values, including the mean and median/5-number summary.Students will apply the 5-Numer Summary values to complete a Box Plot ("Box & Whisker" graph)
Taught Math (grades 8-12) in Virginia and in New York for 30 years.
Courses taught include Algebra, Algebra 2/Trig, Geometry, Precalculus, AP Statistics.
Training and experience with TI graphing calculators (TI84, TInSpire CX)
Teaching style
Explicit teaching style ("I do, We do, you do").
Hands-on activities and student -centered lessons.
Scaffolding steps included in many lessons.
Awards & shining teacher moments
High School Math League Coach
My own education history
Virginia Wesleyan College (BA in Math)
University at Buffalo, NY (Masters)
Additional biographical information
Taught in Virginia (Chesapeake and Va Beach) for 6 years and in New York State for 24 years (Amherst and Buffalo), grades 8-12.
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