Activities about probability

Storm cleanup

This activity could be used as an introduction to trig ratios. Students figure out the approximate length of the huge branch that I have to fell for safety...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 7–HS

Linsanity

Jeremy Lin is the New York Knicks most startling player. His story is exciting in that he graduated from Harvard in 2010 and was not immediately drafted into...

Algebra Number Sense Grades 6–7

Occupy Wall Street protest is growing

The Occupy Wall Street (OWS) movement has grown since it began on September 17th. Students can look at charts that show percent mentions of the demonstrations and calculate...

Number Sense Math and Social Studies Grades 6–8

Steve Jobs 1955 - 2011

"Steve leaves behind a company that only he could have built, and his spirit will forever be the foundation of Apple."... Apple CEO Tim Cook in a memo...

Number Sense Grades 5–7

Bank of America Debit Card Fees

Millions of people and businesses use debit cards every day. Banks didn't charge customers for their use. Banks actually gave rewards and incentives to customers for using them....

Number Sense Math and Social Studies Grades 5–7

Everything Royal Wedding

Friday, April 29, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. will be the much talked about wedding of Britain's Prince William and Kate Middleton. Engage and inform your students in an...

Algebra Number Sense