MATH STANDARDS
3-5

Goal 5 - PATTERNS, RELATIONS, AND FUNCTIONS
Students will discover, analyze, extend, and create patterns, relations, or functions to model mathematical ideas in a variety of forms.

Indicator 2: Apply relations and functions to complex problem solving situations.

Grade Level Standards
Third Grade

2. solve problems involving a function relationship and graph the resulting ordered pairs of whole numbers on a grid, e.g., (height, age).

4. use information from a graph or equation to answer questions about a problem situation or to create a "story".

Goal 6 – STATISITCS & PROBABLILITY
Students will apply statistical methods to analyze data and explore probability for making decisions and predictions.

Indicator 1: Use various statistical models to gather data, study problems, and draw conclusions.

1. represent data in line plots, bar graphs, tables, or tally charts using appropriate form and scales for the data.
2. determine range and mode(s) of sets of data.
3. ask and answer relevant questions from data represented in charts, tables, and graphs.

1. develop survey questions and systematically collect appropriate data.
2. use appropriate scales to represent data in various forms.
3. interpret and analyze data from graphical representations and draw justifiable conclusions.
4. use mode, mean, median, and range to describe results and support predictions.

1. collect, organize, and display data in a variety of forms.
2. use statistical data about life situations to make predictions and justify reasoning.
3. analyze data to determine the appropriate uses of the measures of central tendency.
4. compare data sets of different sizes to determine reliability.

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SCIENCE STANDARDS
3-5

Goal 1-NATURE OF SCIENCE
Students will explore, evaluate, and communicate personal and scientific investigations to understand the nature of science.

Indicator 2: Demonstrate understanding and use a variety of processes for scientific investigations.

Grade Level Standards
Third Grade

2. gather, chart, and graph data.

4. collect, record and report data using the appropriate graphical representation. (example: graphs, charts, and diagrams)

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MATH STANDARDS
6-8

Goal 6-STATISTICS & PROBABILITY
Students will apply statistical methods to analyze data and explore probability for making decisions and predictions.

Indicator 1: Students will use various statistical models to gather data, study problems, and draw conclusions.

Grade Level Standards
Sixth Grade

1. identify different ways to select samples and determine when to use sample data or population data.
2. compare and interpret mean, median, mode, and range.
3. analyze how data is displayed and its impact on conclusions reached.

Seventh Grade

1. explore the concept of sampling bias and describe procedures for selecting unbiased samples.
2. solve problems using mean, median, mode and range of a set of data.
3. display data, using frequency distributions, line plots, stem-and-leaf plots, box-and-whisker plots, and scattergrams.

Eighth Grade

1. explain impact of sampling bias on data and describe procedures for selecting unbiased samples.
2. create and solve problems involving the mean, median, mode and range of a set of data.
3. consider effects on reliability of sampling procedures and of missing or incorrect information.
4.  use a variety of visual representations to display data to make comparisons, predictions, and inferences.
5. evaluate the validity of claims based on statistical data.

MATH STANDARDS
9-12

Goal 6-STATISTICS & PROBABILITY
Students will apply statistical methods to analyze data and explore probability for making decisions and predictions.

Indicator 1: Use various statistical models to gather data, study problems, and draw conclusions.

Grade Level Standards
Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth Grade

1. analyze and evaluate surveys and experiments conducted by others, e.g., bias, randomness, analysis, interpretation.
2. create, implement, and defend a plan for gathering data to answer relevant questions.
3. compare multiple one-variable data sets, using statistical techniques including measures of central tendency and dispersion.
4. calculate measures of central tendency and dispersion for complex sets of data.
5. demonstrate how statistical analysis can quantify variability.
6. describe the normal curve and use it to predict percentiles and probabilities.
7.  use scatterplots, regression lines, and correlation coefficients to model data and support conclusions.

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