Data+&+Analysis,+8th+gr.

Jamie Ihnen

This unit deals with very basic statistics including mean, median, mode, line plots, stem-and-leaf plots and box-and-whisker plots. The lessons begin with a basic paper-and-pencil understanding, then progresses into using technology. Although it is listed for 8th grade, I found after teaching the unit that it would be better aligned to 7th grade students. You will find a link below that connects you to my curriculum map for this unit. Following the map are links to the lessons found in the curriculum map. Please note that the map is for a block schedule. The unit requires a great deal of access to computers for each student or pair of students, so if you need to reserve a lab as I did, be sure to do it in advance. Also, you will notice that the unit incorporates [|www.voicethreads.com] which a free website for educators. I found that the students would spend as much time as I would allow using the site, so I would recommend trying to create a Voice Thread yourself and determine a limited amount of time that you will give the students.


 * Tools and Resources needed for this project:**
 * microphones for computers
 * [|www.voicethread.com] membership
 * [|www.epals.com] membership
 * [|www.surveymonkey.com] membership

[|map] [|Epals and Survey Monkey Lesson.doc] [|Stem-and-leaf and line plot.doc] [|Box and Whisker Plot lesson and sheets.doc] [|Using Technology to Create Plots.doc] [|Basic_Statistics_Voicethread_Project_Planner[1.doc]] [|Basic Stat Rubric.xls] [|Basic Statistics Unit Self Evaluation.doc]
 * Curriculum Map & Associated Lessons:

Sample Voice Thread: [|Sample]**