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Intro: The domain is Statistics and Probability, Making inferences and Justifying Conclusions. The
lesson will be taught in the Excel Algebra class which is an alternate school. The group of students I
teach are behind grade level and need review of material constantly. I will not be using the textbook this
time instead I will be using worksheets that are made to make sure they are within the student’s math
level.
Narrative: Data and Conclusions
For the worksheet students will simply work at their seats within their groups. Since students have
a small range in abilities groups will be assigned randomly by numbering them off. In the groups is
when they will be following the directions and filling out the worksheet. Since the students display
a great lack of interest in mathematics or simple education at all the "Five E" lesson plan will be
utilized to ensure entire class engagement as well as participation. Simply by making the group
activity competitive and giving something small out for an award when they turn their worksheet
in.
Explanation of Lesson
Students will learn how to find their own data
and be able to work with it by putting it in a
chart that will help them organize their thoughts
while building accuracy. Then take the
information from the chart and put it in a graph.
Once information is in the graph students will
analyze their findings and see what relations 
they can infer.
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Examples/Details
Cluster of this domain is: Statistics and
Probability, Making inferences and
Justifying Conclusions
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The first part of the lesson Students will be given
the worksheet and be expected to follow the
directions to find the data in order to make their
table and graph. Students will be making paper
bridges and adding pennies to the bridges until
they collapse. They will only do the first one at
this time.
Now that the students have seen the results of
the first bridge we will ask some of the
questions from above or that have come up
while in class
Now students will take this time to finish the
experiment and fill out their table which is
provided and create a graph.
Students will answer these questions:
1. Find the breaking weight for bridges with
The penny experiment makes students collect
their own data in order for them to know where it
comes from.
The questions make sure all students were actively
involved and that they understand the theory
behind the experiment.
The table will help students see how they can
make a graph and an equation for the data in
order to make conclusions about the data.
Answering these questions will have the students
think deeper and not just complete the
paper layers of 1-5 sheets.
2. Describe the pattern of your data in
tabular form.
3. Predict the breaking weight of 7, 8, 9, and
10 layer bridges. Make sure to explain
your answers.
experiment.