NCTM STANDARD 10: STATISTICS

10-1: Construct and draw inferences from charts, tables, and graphs that summarize data from real-world situations

10-3: Understand and apply measures of central tendency, variability, and correlation

 10-4: Understand sampling and recognize its role in statistical claims

- Connections to the National Science Education Standards

CONTENT STANDARDS: 9-12

(a) In Content Standard A: Use technology and mathematics to improve investigations and communications.

(b) In Content Standard E: Develop abilities and understandings about science and technology.

- Connections to the Illinois Learning Standards 

FOR MATHEMATICS:

(a) 10.A.5: Construct a statistics-based presentation individually and as members of a team to communicate and justify the results of a project.

(b) 10.B.4: Design and execute surveys or experiments, gather data to answer relevant questions, and communicate results and conclusions to an audience using traditional methods and contemporary technology.

FOR SCIENCE:

(a) 11.A.5d: Apply statistical methods to make predictions and test the accuracy of results.

(b) 11.B.5a: Identify and design problem that has practical applications and propose possible solutions, considering such constraints as available tools, materials, time and costs.

FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS:

(a) 1.C.5f Use tables, graphs and maps to challenge arguments, defend conclusions and persuade others

(b) 3.B.5 Using contemporary technology, produce documents of publication quality for specific purposes and audiences; exhibit clarity of focus, logic of organization, appropriate elaboration and support and overall coherence.

(c) 3.C.5a Communicate information and ideas in narrative, informative and persuasive writing with clarity and effectiveness in a variety of written forms using appropriate traditional and/or electronic formats; adapt content, vocabulary, voice and tone to the audience, purpose and situation.

FOR SOCIAL STUDIES:

(a) 15.B.2: Identify factors that affect how consumers make their choices
(a) 15.B.4a: Explain the costs and benefits of making consumer purchases through differing means (e.g., credit, cash).

(b) 15.D.5a: Analyze the impact of changes in non-price determinants (e.g., changes in consumer income, changes in tastes and preferences) on consumer demand.