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edition:Paperback
category: Education
published: Dec 2007
ISBN:9781553791461
publisher: Portage & Main Press

Statistics and Probability, Grade 4

by Jennifer Lawson

tagged: mathematics
Description

This module focuses on different strategies to collect and organize data, interpreting the information, and using it to draw conclusions and extending the information. Students are introduced to the concept of "many-to-one-correspondence" for presentation and interpretation of data, and learn to read information in one format and transfer it to a different graphic organizer or tool. As well, student have the opportunity to use technology to create data management presentations.

Also included:

  • materials lists;
  • activity descriptions;
  • questioning techniques;
  • problem-solving examples;
  • activity centre and extension ideas;
  • assessment suggestions; and 
  • activity sheets and visuals.

All modules include a list of children's books and websites related to the mathematics topics introduced, a detailed introduction to the Hands-On Mathematics program (guiding principles, implementation guidelines, an overview of the skills that students use and develop during mathematics inquiry), and a classroom assessment plan and record-keeping templates.

About the Author

Jennifer Lawson

Jennifer is the originator and program editor on all of the Hands-On series. She is completing her PhD in educational leadership at the University of Manitoba, and teaching in the Faculty of Education. She is a former classroom teacher, resource/special education teacher, consultant, and principal. She lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with her husband, Barry, and sons, Devon and Jeremy.

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