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Illustrative Math Alignment: Grade 6 Unit 8

Data Sets and Distributions

Lesson 4: Dot Plots

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Math in the News: Issue 95--The Iditarod Race Math in the News: Issue 95--The Iditarod Race Math in the News: Issue 95--The Iditarod Race

March 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the Iditarod Race in Alaska. This gives us an opportunity to analyze data on average speed. We look at data in tables and line graphs and analyze the winning speeds over the history of the race.

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Math in the News: Issue 102--Why Ebola Is So Dangerous Math in the News: Issue 102--Why Ebola Is So Dangerous Math in the News: Issue 102--Why Ebola Is So Dangerous

November 2014. In this issue of Math in the News we examine the ebola virus. We develop a matematical model for viral growth to show why it is such a dangerous virus.

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Applications of Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Math in the News: Issue 106--A Box Office Monster! Math in the News: Issue 106--A Box Office Monster! Math in the News: Issue 106--A Box Office Monster!

July 2015. In this issue of Math in the News we analyze the amazing box office success of the recently released Jurassic World. This provides an excellent application of data analysis and linear equations.

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Applications of Linear Functions, Standard Form and Data Analysis
Math in the News: Issue 109--Was Ali the Greatest? Math in the News: Issue 109--Was Ali the Greatest? Math in the News: Issue 109--Was Ali the Greatest?

July 2016. In this issue of Math in the News we look at Muhammad Ali's boxing record and compare his record to other boxers.

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Math in the News: Issue 110--Summer Travel Math in the News: Issue 110--Summer Travel Math in the News: Issue 110--Summer Travel

August 2016. In this issue of Math in the News calculate average speed to various vacation destinations when traveling by car.

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Data Analysis
Math in the News: Issue 113--Olympic Power Math in the News: Issue 113--Olympic Power Math in the News: Issue 113--Olympic Power

November 2016. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at the history of the Olympics.

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Math in the News: Issue 114--Thanksgiving Dinner Grocery Shopping Math in the News: Issue 114--Thanksgiving Dinner Math in the News: Issue 114--Thanksgiving Dinner Grocery Shopping

November 2016. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at the history of Thanksgiving, as well as the cost of preparing the historically relevant meal.

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Data Analysis
Math in the News: Issue 4--The Cost of Gasoline Math in the News: Issue 4--The Cost of Gasoline Math in the News: Issue 4--The Cost of Gasoline

4/11/11. In this issue we look at the high price of gasoline and investigate whether a hybrid car makes more economic sense. We look at various statistics to make a determination.

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Data Analysis and Ratios and Rates
Math in the News: Issue 5--Tax Day Math in the News: Issue 5--Tax Day Math in the News: Issue 5--Tax Day

4/18/11. In this issue we look at income taxes. We analyze who pays what proportion of income taxes based on income level.

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Data Analysis
Math in the News: Issue 11--Taxing Tobacco Math in the News: Issue 11--Taxing Tobacco Math in the News: Issue 11--Taxing Tobacco

5/30/11. In this issue we look at the subject of taxation of tobacco products. Many states are using such taxes to meet budget shortfalls. What are the unintended consequences of these taxes?

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Math in the News: Issue 14--Will There Be an NFL Strike? Math in the News: Issue 14--Will There Be an NFL Strike? Math in the News: Issue 14--Will There Be an NFL Strike?

6/20/11. In this issue we look at the possibility of an NFL strike and what the issues are that keep players and owners from coming to agreement.

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Data Analysis
Math in the News: Issue 16--Blockbuster Math Math in the News: Issue 16--Blockbuster Math Math in the News: Issue 16--Blockbuster Math

7/4/11. In this issue we look at box office receipts for blockbuster movies as well as flops. There is a characteristic curve that results for either type and we develop some regression models based on the data.

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Data Analysis
Math in the News: Issue 17--Lone Star Employer Math in the News: Issue 17--Lone Star Employer Math in the News: Issue 17--Lone Star Employer

7/11/11. In this issue we look at the underlying factors that make Texas such a powerhouse for employment. Using data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau, we dig into the numbers.

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Data Analysis
Math in the News: Issue 21--Why Does Washington Spend So Much? Math in the News: Issue 21--Why Does Washington Spend So Much? Math in the News: Issue 21--Why Does Washington Spend So Much?

8/8/11. In this issue we look at federal spending and the growth of such spending. Looking at data provided by the government, we calculate the annual rate of growth.

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Data Analysis and Percents
Math in the News: Issue 22--Football Is On! Math in the News: Issue 22--Football Is On! Math in the News: Issue 22--Football Is On!

8/15/11. In this issue we look at the specifics of the new NFL collective bargaining agreement. It provides an opportunity to apply data analysis and algebra skills.

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Math in the News: Issue 23--How the Government Borrows Money Math in the News: Issue 23--How the Government Borrows Money Math in the News: Issue 23--How the Government Borrows Money

8/22/11. In this issue we look at the way in which the U.S. government borrows money. This involves an exploration of Treasury bonds and notes.

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Math in the News: Issue 25--Did E-Mail Doom the Postal Service? Math in the News: Issue 25--E-Mail Math in the News: Issue 25--Did E-Mail Doom the Postal Service?

9/5/11. In this issue we look at the financial state of the U.S. Postal Service to see why it is having such a difficult time staying in business.

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Math in the News: Issue 28--Will the Euro Survive? Math in the News: Issue 28--Will the Euro Survive? Math in the News: Issue 28--Will the Euro Survive?

9/26/11. In this issue we look at the state of the euro and the economies in the Eurozone.

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Math in the News: Issue 30--An Improbable Collapse! Math in the News: Issue 30--An Improbable Collapse! Math in the News: Issue 30--An Improbable Collapse!

10/10/11. In this issue we look at the Boston Red Sox and their improbable collapse in September. They were one out away from making the playoffs, but they ended their game and season in dramatic fashion.

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Math in the News: Issue 32--A Man for All Seasons Math in the News: Issue 32--A Man for All Seasons Math in the News: Issue 32--A Man for All Seasons

10/24/11. In this issue we pay tribute to the life and times of Steve Jobs. We also analyze financial data for Apple to see what a dramatic impact Jobs had.

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Math in the News: Issue 33--TV Winners and Losers Math in the News: Issue 33--TV Winners and Losers Math in the News: Issue 33--TV Winners and Losers

10/31/11. In this issue we look at TV ratings for the Fall 2011 lineup. Why do some series succeed and others fail after a few episodes?

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Math in the News: Issue 36--Will There Be an NBA Season? Math in the News: Issue 36--Will There Be an NBA Season? Math in the News: Issue 36--Will There Be an NBA Season?

11/21/11. In this issue we look at the NBA labor dispute. Why is this labor dispute so different from the one for the NFL?

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Math in the News: Issue 40--Will Netflix Bounce Back? Math in the News: Issue 40--Will Netflix Bounce Back? Math in the News: Issue 40--Will Netflix Bounce Back?

12/19/11. In this issue we look at the steep drop in the price of NetFlix’s stock. We examine why it happened and make a prediction about the stock’s future.

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Math in the News: Issue 47--The Rising Price of Gasoline Math in the News: Issue 47--The Rising Price of Gasoline Math in the News: Issue 47--The Rising Price of Gasoline

February 2012. In this issue of Math in the News, we analyze data on the price of gasoline.

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Math in the News: Issue 51--Is Peyton Manning a Good Investment? Math in the News: Issue 51--Peyton Manning Math in the News: Issue 51--Is Peyton Manning a Good Investment?

March 2012. In this issue of Math in the News we look at Peyton Manning's new contract with the Denver Broncos. Was this a good deal or not?

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Math in the News: Issue 52--Did the iPhone Doom the Blackberry? Math in the News: Issue 52--The iPhone Math in the News: Issue 52--Did the iPhone Doom the Blackberry?

April 2012. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the future of Research in Motion's Blackberry, in light of the rise of the iPhone and Android devices.

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Math in the News: Issue 59--The Butterfly Migration Math in the News: Issue 59--The Butterfly Migration Math in the News: Issue 59--The Butterfly Migration

September 2012. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the great Monarch butterfly migration.

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Math in the News: Issue 60--Unemployment Math in the News: Issue 60--Unemployment Math in the News: Issue 60--Unemployment

September 2012. In this issue we look at August 2012 unemployment statistics.

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Math in the News: Issue 61--The Butterfly Migration Update Math in the News: Issue 61--The Butterfly Migration Update Math in the News: Issue 61--The Butterfly Migration Update

September 2012. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the Monarch Butterfly Migration with new data since our last investigation of it.

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Math in the News: Issue 62--The Washington Nationals Math in the News: Issue 62--The Washington Nationals Math in the News: Issue 62--The Washington Nationals

September 2012. In this issue of Math in the News we look at the remarkable success of the Washington Nationals baseball team. In the process we look at the success of new baseball franchises and why this happens.

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Math in the News: Issue 63--Columbus's Voyages Math in the News: Issue 63--Columbus's Voyages Math in the News: Issue 63--Columbus's Voyages

October 2012. In this issue of Math in the News we look at Columbus' voyages. We make some calculations based on map data.

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Math in the News: Issue 66--Data Analysis, Halloween Style Math in the News: Issue 66--Data Analysis, Halloween Style Math in the News: Issue 66--Data Analysis, Halloween Style

October 2012. In this issue of Math in the News, we look at Halloween-related data. In particular, we look at statistics related to pumpkins.

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Solve an interactive word search puzzle on the topic of Data Analysis.

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Interactive Word Search Puzzle--Data Analysis, Puzzle 2 Interactive Word Search Puzzle--Data Analysis, Puzzle 2 Interactive Word Search Puzzle--Data Analysis, Puzzle 2

Solve an interactive word search puzzle on the topic of Data Analysis.

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Interactive Word Search Puzzle--Data Analysis, Puzzle 3 Interactive Word Search Puzzle--Data Analysis, Puzzle 3 Interactive Word Search Puzzle--Data Analysis, Puzzle 3

Solve an interactive word search puzzle on the topic of Data Analysis.

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HTML5 Interactive, Data Displays HTML5 Interactive: Data Displays HTML5 Interactive: Data Displays

In this interactive, review seven commonly used data displays. Provides a quck review tool for a unit on data analysis. Note: the download is the Teacher's Guide.

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VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis

In this episode of Algebra Applications, students explore the dramatic events of 2008 related to the mortgage crisis. Brought about principally through mortgage defaults, the effect on the overall economy was severe. Yet, this situation offers an ideal case study for the exploration of key concepts in data analysis and probability. By exploring these questions students get a front row seat to the historical events of the world’s largest economy.

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VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis, Segment 1: Introduction VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis, 1 VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis, Segment 1: Introduction

In this introductory segment students learn about the mortage crisis of 2008. In the process they get a brief introduction to what a mortgage is.

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Data Analysis and Data Gathering
VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis, Segment 2: What Is a Mortgage? VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis, 2 VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis, Segment 2: What Is a Mortgage?

The time value of money is at the basis of all loans. Students learn about the key factors that determine monthly mortgage payments and use the TI-Nspire to create an amortization table. This table is used throughout the rest of the program to explore different scenarios.

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Data Analysis and Data Gathering
VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis, Segment 3: What Is a What is a Subprime Mortgage? VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis, 3 VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis, Segment 3: What Is a What is a Subprime Mortgage?

Having learned the general features of a mortgage, students learn the specifics of a subprime mortgage. With this comes the notion of a credit score, and with credit scores come the probabilities for a loan default. Students use the amortization table to run probability simulations to determine possible loan defaults on subprime mortgages.

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Data Analysis and Data Gathering
VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis, Segment 4: What is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage? VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis, 4 VIDEO: Algebra Applications: Data Analysis, Segment 4: What is an Adjustable Rate Mortgage?

Another factor in the mortgage crisis was the use of adjustable rate mortgages. Students run a number of scenarios to test adjustable rate mortgages, while also taking into account the state of the housing market during the time of the mortgage crisis.

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Data Analysis and Data Gathering
VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability

What are the two meanings of statistics? What does it really mean that an event has a 50% probability of occurring? Why are data analysis and probability always taught together? Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, this video answers these questions and addresses fundamental concepts such as the law of large numbers and the notion of regression analysis. Both engaging investigations are based on true stories and real data, utilize different Nspire applications, and model the seamless connection among various problem representations. Concepts explored: statistics, data analysis, regression analysis.

Data Analysis and Data Gathering
VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability, Segment 1 VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability, 1 VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability, Segment 1

What are the two meanings of statistics? What does it really mean that an event has a 50% probability of occurring? Why are data analysis and probability always taught together? Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, this video answers these questions and addresses fundamental concepts such as the law of large numbers and the notion of regression analysis. Both engaging investigations are based on true stories and real data, utilize different Nspire applications, and model the seamless connection among various problem representations. Concepts explored: statistics, data analysis, regression analysis.

Data Analysis and Data Gathering
VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability, Segment 2 VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability, 2 VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability, Segment 2

What are the two meanings of statistics? What does it really mean that an event has a 50% probability of occurring? Why are data analysis and probability always taught together? Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, this video answers these questions and addresses fundamental concepts such as the law of large numbers and the notion of regression analysis. Both engaging investigations are based on true stories and real data, utilize different Nspire applications, and model the seamless connection among various problem representations. Concepts explored: statistics, data analysis, regression analysis.

Data Analysis and Data Gathering
VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability, Segment 3 VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability, 3 VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability, Segment 3

What are the two meanings of statistics? What does it really mean that an event has a 50% probability of occurring? Why are data analysis and probability always taught together? Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, this video answers these questions and addresses fundamental concepts such as the law of large numbers and the notion of regression analysis. Both engaging investigations are based on true stories and real data, utilize different Nspire applications, and model the seamless connection among various problem representations. Concepts explored: statistics, data analysis, regression analysis.

Data Analysis and Data Gathering
VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability, Segment 4 VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability, 4 VIDEO: Algebra Nspirations: Data Analysis and Probability, Segment 4

What are the two meanings of statistics? What does it really mean that an event has a 50% probability of occurring? Why are data analysis and probability always taught together? Written and hosted by internationally acclaimed math educator Dr. Monica Neagoy, this video answers these questions and addresses fundamental concepts such as the law of large numbers and the notion of regression analysis. Both engaging investigations are based on true stories and real data, utilize different Nspire applications, and model the seamless connection among various problem representations. Concepts explored: statistics, data analysis, regression analysis.

Data Analysis and Data Gathering
VideoTutorial--Ratios13Thumbnail.jpg Video Tutorial: Ratios, Video 13 Video Tutorial: Ratios and Rates: Rates from Data

This is part of a collection of video tutorials on the topic of Ratios and Proportions. This series includes a complete overview of ratios, equivalent ratios, rates, unit rates, and proportions. The following section will provide additional background information for the complete series of videos.

What Are Ratios?

A ratio is the relationship between two or more quantities among a group of items. The purpose of a ratio is find the relationship between two or more items in the collection.

Let's look at an example.

Ratios and Rates