Content Focus: Mathematics
Grade Level: Secondary
Major Concept(s): Probability, Number Sense
Targeted LoTi Level: LoTi 3
Targeted Goals and Objectives:
Goals:
I. To improve student achievement on the Math TAKS in the area of probability and number sense.
II. To elevate technology implementation in the Math Department.
Objectives:
A. Target Math instructors will successfully implement this professional development intervention in their classroom.
B. Target Math instructors will successfully implement technology at a LoTi 3 relating to probability and number sense.
Professional Development Agenda:
1. Greetings!
2. TAKS Discussion: Probability & Number Sense
3. "What are the odds?"
4. Math Scoring Guide
Required Materials:
* Graphing Calculator
* Internet Access
http://www.surveymonkey.com
Internet Resources:
National Library of Math Manipulatives
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html
Interactivate
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/
Illuminations
http://illuminations.nctm.org/
Brief summary of Professional Development Intervention:
This intervention will involve staff assigning a probability estimate for compound events by first:
1. Completing the survey
2. Entering the data into an Excel spreadsheet
3. Creating a histogram of their data
4. Assigning a probability estimate based on the color of vehicle you drive.
Participants will first complete the survey below. Afterwards, they will download the data into an Excel spreadsheet and display as a series of histograms. The final product will be a probability estimate for receiving a citation or a "close call" citation from a local law enforcement official while driving a particular color of car.
Click here to take survey
