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It's completely normal to learn about normal distributions. An engaging lesson has young statisticians collect and analyze data about their classmates as well as players on the school's football team. They determine whether each set of data shows a normal distribution and also consider how the information might be useful to those running the school store.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Have each classmate or group research a different characteristic, then share results with the rest of the class
Classroom Considerations
- Access to a spreadsheet program is necessary
- Pupils should be familiar with mean and standard deviation
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- Provides instructions for Excel
- Lists some possible extension activities
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