Teaching Probability and Statistics in Algebra II Through Active Learning and Mathematical Discourse

Abstract

This curriculum project was designed to make the instruction and learning of probability and statistics a more interactive and collaborative experience. The project presents non-sequential lesson plans and learning activities to encourage mathematical discourse between students and their peers with the goal of supporting the development of conceptual understanding. Topics covered include conditional probability and the normal curve. All of these lessons are aligned with the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards for Algebra II.