What's the association? Pupils watch a presentation on creating a two-way frequency table. Learners find out how to calculate relative frequencies within the table to determine whether there is an association between the two categories. Class members use the problems in the activity to practice the newly learned skill.

Concepts

frequency tables, two-way tables, relative frequencies

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Instructional Ideas

• Survey the class on different topics to create personalized frequency tables

Classroom Considerations

• Assumes the class knows how to calculate percentages and write them as decimals
• First lesson in a series of four

Pros

• Worksheet provides a location to take notes and write down questions to ask 
• Includes multiple worksheets to gain mastery

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSS-ID.B.5 HSS-ID.C.9