STatistics Education Web (STEW) One of the goals of the American Statistical Association is to improve statistics education at all levels. Through the STatistics Education Web (STEW), the ASA is reaching out to K-12 mathematics and science teachers who teach statistics concepts in their classrooms. STEW is an online resource for peer-reviewed lesson plans for K-12 teachers. The web site is maintained by the ASA and accessible to K-12 teachers throughout the world. Statistics and probability concepts are included in K-12 curriculum standards, in particular the Common Core State Standards, and on state and national exams; however, few K-12 teachers have formal training or applied experience with statistical concepts. K-12 teachers need a place where they can find peer-reviewed teaching materials available in a standard format. STEW lesson plans identify both the statistical concepts being developed and the age range appropriate for its use. Lesson Plans Grades K - 5 Grades 6 - 8 Grades 9 - 12
NCTM's Illuminations Building Connections This lesson focuses on having students make connections among different classes of polynomial functions by exploring the graphs of the functions. The questions in the activity sheets allow students to make connections between the x-intercepts of the graph of a polynomial and the polynomial's factors. This activity is designed for students who already have a strong understanding of linear functions, some knowledge of quadratic functions, and what is meant by a polynomial function. Counting Embedded Figures This grades 7-12 activity allows students to look for patterns within the given data. The Devil and Daniel Webster Adapted from Navigating through Algebra in Grades 9–12, this lesson allows students to examine a recursive sequence in a game between the Devil and Daniel Webster. Explorations with Chance In this lesson, students analyze the fairness of certain games by examining the probabilities of the outcomes. Exploring Linear Data Birthday Paradox Allow Me 2 Reiterate
21 Pi Day Resources for your Classroom | PBS Education Around the world, March 14th (3/14) is recognized as the day to celebrate Pi, which, of course, is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. The “earliest known” celebration of Pi Day was in 1988 when physicist Larry Shaw and staff of the San Francisco Exploratorium marched around a circular space and then ate fruit pies! Since then, Pi Day has become a classroom and cultural phenomenon. Whether you are looking for activities to conduct in the classroom, special Pi day gear, or a unique video to highlight the occasion, keep reading for a plethora of Pi Day fun! Let’s start off with lesson ideas offered by PBS LearningMedia that include background essays, class discussion topics, videos, interactives, and math in the real world! Add in the FunAre you thinking about holding a contest to see who can memorize the most digits of Pi? Experiment and DiscoverLet students discover Pi for themselves with these simple tools: a can, string, and ruler. Lorraine C.
Delta Scape NCTM Illuminations Looking Back and Moving Forward Pre-K-2, 3-5, 9-12 This final lesson of the unit reviews the work of the previous lessons through a variety of activity stations, one of which involves using an interactive graphing tool. Counting Embedded Figures Students look for patterns within given data and form generalizations for the problem, thereby sharpening the algebraic skills of the students. Building Connections This lesson focuses on having students make connections among different classes of polynomial functions by exploring the graphs of the functions. Counting Embedded Figures This grades 7-12 activity allows students to look for patterns within the given data. Explorations with Chance In this lesson, students analyze the fairness of certain games by examining the probabilities of the outcomes. Exploring Linear Data Students model linear data in a variety of settings that range from car repair costs to sports to medicine. Birthday Paradox Shrinking Candles, Running Water, Folding Boxes
Tau Day | No, really, pi is wrong: The Tau Manifesto by Michael Hartl Mathy McMatherson | Bloggy McBloggerson TEACHERS - Math Talks Top menu: NT = Number Talks PT = Pat tern Talks (hover over NT to see) Hello there. My name is Fawn Nguyen, I'd spent 30 years in the classroom, and 2019 is my first year as a math TOSA (teacher on special assignment). The voices behind these number talks and pattern talks were from my 6th and 8th graders during the 2013-2014 school year. If you’re not sure what math talks are, here are a few resources:Professor Jo Boaler refers to number talks regularly in her course How To Learn Math 2014.Brad Fulton presented this strategy at the 2013 CMC-South Conference. Pages 5-9 is on Math Talks.
sonata mathematique | mathematics + music How I Do Number Talks in My High School Math Classroom This post originally appeared on the blog Scaffolded Math and Science. Though there are times I fly by the seat of my pants, I usually have plenty of printed materials ready to go for my students. To do Number Talks right, printed material had to go right out the window along with calculators, pencils, and even blank paper. It was uncomfortable and weird, but after our third Number Talk, I found myself feeling more successful as a teacher than I had in a while. As a teacher, there can be long stretches of time when I don’t at all feel successful. My kids aren’t getting it, they’re not engaged, they aren’t submitting work. As simple as Number Talks turned out to be, they were super intimidating at first. Hand signals are a part of Number Talks and there are different signals for thinking, having an answer, having more than one strategy and agreeing with what is said. Next comes the uncomfortable part – no calculators, pencils, or paper. And finally the numbers come in.
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