Using Ohio’s Model Curriculum To Teach Statistics and Probability
You are in the home stretch! Either you just had spring break or spring break is right around the corner. Testing is coming! But wait, you haven’t got to the Statistics and Probability standards yet, and it makes up a chunk of the state test. What are you going to do?
Don’t worry! Check out Ohio’s Math Model Curriculum with Instructional Supports!
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Ohio’s Math Model Curriculum with Instructional Supports
Although Ohio once was a Common Core state, it has since done some revisions especially around statistics and probability. However, there still is a lot of overlap between Ohio and the Common core, so Ohio’s resources can still benefit you if you were a Common Core state! (Here is a link to see where revisions were made between Ohio and the Common Core. The revisions are in red.)
Ohio’s Math Model Curriculum with Instructional Supports has the following components:
- List of standards by grade level cluster
- Break-down of standards by Essential Understandings, Mathematical Thinking, and Instructional Focus Statements
- Instructional Supports which include examples and tips and elaborations on the standard
- Instructional Resources which include links to high-quality lessons that are aligned to standards. Note: The links to EngageNY lessons links are broken, but they are still really good resources, and you can find them archived here.)
Here is the key to the type of tips you will find:
Here is an example of the Instructional Tools/Resources section:
Grade 6
In the revision, Ohio aligned itself more specifically to the GAISE model, which is the premier statistics framework for teaching and learning. This is shown explicitly to the revision of 6.SP.1 The GAISE model is the educator’s handbook to teaching statistics.
The GAISE Model is as follows:
- Formulate Statistical Investigative Questions
- Collect/Consider the Data
- Analyze the Data
- Interpret the Results
The rest of the Grade 6 statistics standards should be mostly similar to the Common Core states’ standards. The 6th Grade Math Model Curriculum with Instructional Supports can be found here.
Here is an example from the Grade 6 Statistics and Probability section:
Grade 7
One of the greatest departures from the Common Core in Ohio is in 7th grade statistics. However, the 7th Grade Instructional Supports for the Model Curriculum still has some great stuff in it. I especially like how it breaks down the mean as a balance point which is foundational for the M.A.D. (mean absolute deviation).
Here is an example from the Grade 7 Statistics and Probability section:
Grade 8
The focus on Grade 8 is on bivariate data: scatterplots and two-way tables. Although not formally tested, Quadrant Count Ratio is addressed to help student make sense of association in scatterplots.
The 8th Grade Math Model Curriculum with Instructional Supports can be found here.
Here is an example from the Grade 8 Statistics and Probability section:
Algebra 1
Algebra focuses on univariate data (dot plots, histograms, and box plots), but now builds upon the Mean Absolute Deviation in middle school as a conceptual framework for understanding standard deviation in high school. For bivariate data, the standards focus on two-way tables and scatterplots. In fact, two-way tables appear across 3 different grade levels. The Instructional Supports discuss how this topic varies among grade levels. The Algebra 1 Math Model Curriculum with Instructional Supports have plenty of information and example to support teachers. (Note: In Ohio Statistics is 18-22% of the Algebra 1 State Test.)
Here is an example from the Algebra 1 Statistics and Probability section:
Geometry
In Ohio’s Geometry State Test, probability is about 18-22% of the test. I’m sure many other states test probability in Geometry as well. Check your state’s testing blueprint. Therefore, do not delay teaching probability until after the test!!!! Unfortunately, many teachers do not have any background in probability, and many Geometry textbooks don’t include a unit in probability. This is where Ohio’s Geometry Model Curriculum with Instructional Supports can help. Plus, there are links to many good lessons if you are in need of resources.
Here is an example from the Geometry Statistics and Probability section:
Conclusion
If trying to fit in Statistics and Probability at the end of the year stresses you out, next year try starting the year with statistics. See my Improve Test Scores and Student Engagement by Starting Your Year Teaching Statistics blog post.
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