Understanding how to interpret data by its shape, spread, and center helps students to understand statistics.
Get the facts about Bowhead whales. Besides finding detailed physical descriptions of these mammals of the sea, you?ll also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on Bowhead whales is information on their habitat and habits, range, feeding, and conservation efforts. A list of resources completes the fact sheet.
Get the facts about the Canada Lynx. Besides finding a detailed description of this predatory feline, you?ll also learn about some of its unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on Canada Lynx is information on its habitat and habits, range, feeding, breeding, and conservation efforts. A list of resources completes the fact sheet.
Get the facts about the Canvasback, a wild duck who only lives in North America. Besides finding a detailed physical description of one of the fastest flying ducks, you?ll also learn about some of this bird's unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet on the Canvasback is information on its habitat and habits, range, feeding, breeding, and conservation efforts. Don?t forget to check out the video and sound clips of the Canvasback at the top of the webpage. A list of resources completes the fact sheet.
Get the facts about caribou. Besides finding a detailed description of the caribou, you will also learn about some of their unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Mammal Fact Sheet on caribou is information on their habitat and habits, range, feeding, breeding, and conservation efforts. Check out the video clips of caribou using the link near the top of the webpage. A list of resources completes the fact sheet.
Students explore the definition of a function by playing an interactive game called "Club Function." The goal of the game is to be in the club! With students each assigned to be either a zebra or a rhinoceros, they group themselves according to the "rules" of the club function. After two minutes, students freeze in their groups, and if they are not correctly following the rules of the club function, then they are not allowed into the "club." Through this activity students come to understand that one x-coordinate can only have one corresponding y-coordinate while y-coordinates can have many x-coordinates that correspond to it.
A detailed tutorial on functions covering the following topics: finding the domain and range of a function, using the vertical line test, determining whether a function is even, odd, or neither, and applying the greatest integer function to a given number. Includes many sample functions, problems with step-by-step solutions, and practice questions with answers and discussions.
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This lesson will explore the concept of domain and range and their relationship to functions. It is 9 of 13 in the series titled "Domain and Range." Includes short quiz. [2:49]
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Students are introduced to the main features of functions that they will learn throughout the year, providing students with a conceptual understanding of how functions are used to model various situations.
This is designed for Algebra 2 students to help them develop an understanding of transformations, asymptotes, domain and range.
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A review of the important concepts dealing with functions and transformations of functions. Java plug-in is required for the exploration feature.
Brush up on your math skills relating to mean, median, mode, and range then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
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These questions test knowledge of the definition of a logarithm, domain and range of logarithmic functions, and properties of logarithms. Questions are true/false and multiple-choice; solutions are provided.
Distributions and Variability
Type of Unit: Project
Prior Knowledge
Students should be able to:
Represent and interpret data using a line plot.
Understand other visual representations of data.
Lesson Flow
Students begin the unit by discussing what constitutes a statistical question. In order to answer statistical questions, data must be gathered in a consistent and accurate manner and then analyzed using appropriate tools.
Students learn different tools for analyzing data, including:
Measures of center: mean (average), median, mode
Measures of spread: mean absolute deviation, lower and upper extremes, lower and upper quartile, interquartile range
Visual representations: line plot, box plot, histogram
These tools are compared and contrasted to better understand the benefits and limitations of each. Analyzing different data sets using these tools will develop an understanding for which ones are the most appropriate to interpret the given data.
To demonstrate their understanding of the concepts, students will work on a project for the duration of the unit. The project will involve identifying an appropriate statistical question, collecting data, analyzing data, and presenting the results. It will serve as the final assessment.