Exploring Variability Through Games and Simulations

A 5-lesson sequence for 7th-grade students exploring statistical variability through gamification and simulations. Students progress from intuitive risk assessment to quantifying variability using range and Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD).

High Risk vs Low Risk Gaming

Students play a game with two different probability distributions to develop an intuitive sense of high vs. low variability.

Quantifying the Risk Range and Mean

Students calculate the mean and range of their game data to understand how two datasets can have the same average but different spreads.

Target Practice Simulation

A physical simulation where students measure distance from a target to introduce the concept of absolute deviation.

Designing the Average Deviation

Students learn to calculate and interpret the Mean Absolute Deviation (MAD) as a measure of precision and consistency.

The Variability Tournament

A project-based lesson where students design their own probability games based on specific variability criteria.

Exploring Variability Through Games and Simulations

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