Grade 9 Lesson Plan Date: _____________________

Pioneer Ranch Camp

Strand: Statistics and Probability (Data Analysis)
General Outcome: Collect, display and analyze data to solve problems.
Specific Outcome: Develop and implement a project plan for the collection,
display and analysis of data by:
Formulating a question for investigation
Choosing a data collection method that includes social considerations
Selecting a population or a sample
Collecting the data
Displaying the collected data in an appropriate manner
Drawing conclusions to answer the question
[C, PS, R, T, V]

Instructional Objective:
Students will gather data, summarize data, analyze data and draw
conclusions from data.

Big Ideas: Data Collection and Data Representation

Time Required: One week (5 class periods)
One class period to introduce project and gather data
One class period to work on project
Two class periods at the computer lab to work on project
One half-class period to work on project
Homework to finish if necessary

Materials:
Ruler
Paper
Pencil
Computer
Grid Paper
Worksheet
Pencil Crayons
Peer Evaluation Forms
Student Information Booklet

Set Up:
Briefly explain that the class will be starting a group project on Data
Analysis. Explain the objectives that the students will learn while
completing this activity. (Students will gather data, summarize data,
analyze data and draw conclusions from data.)
Have the class brainstorm ideas and concepts that they remember
about Statistics and Data Analysis. Use probing questions to get
students to recall what they know about determining population and


samples for data, methods of data collection, the organization and
display of data, and the measures of central tendency. Ensure that
students are reminded of different graphs, charts and tables for
organizing data. (For example, bar graphs, circle graphs, line graphs,
pictographs, etc.) Write all ideas on the board so that students can
take notes.
Divide students into heterogeneous groups of 4.
Hand out worksheets to each student.
Hand out one Student Information Booklet to each group.
Explain activity and assessment criteria.
Explain the materials that students should have available to use. Ensure
students have access to these materials.
Outline group expectations.
Explain the peer evaluation criteria.
Explain the time frame for this activity and the amount of class time that
students will receive.
Assign a due date.

Procedure:
Throughout this activity, the teacher will walk around to ensure that
students are staying on task, progressing at an appropriate pace and
working well in their groups.
The teacher will hold daily conferences (2-3 minutes each) with each
group to ensure they are working well together and to ensure that the
students are staying on task during class time.
During class periods at the computer lab, the teacher will continuously
walk around the room to closely monitor students activities. The
teacher should ensure that all students are using the computers
appropriately.
Throughout the week, the teacher should gather information during
group conferences, regarding the progress of each group. If it appears
that the majority of groups (that have been continuously on task) need
additional time to complete the project, the teacher can give the
entire class period on Friday and/or modify the deadline. (No more
than one week of class time will be given to complete the project
though!)
If some groups complete the project early, the teacher can review the
work and make comments for improvement. These groups will have the
opportunity to revise their project. After this, the teacher will have
worksheets on hand for review of the next unit, Chance and
Uncertainty. Students can work on these worksheets in their groups.
If all of the groups complete the project early, the teacher will have a
Deal or No Deal game planned to review the next unit, Chance and
Uncertainty.




Assessment:
This activity is designed to teach students how to select population or sample
sizes, collect data, display data and draw conclusions from data. Students will
work in groups of 4 throughout the investigation process but will hand in
individual reports. The teacher will conduct daily conferences with each
group to ensure that students are on task and working well within their groups.
Peer assessments will be handed in with the reports to ensure that all group
members participate equally. The qualities of group work observed by the
teacher and peers can be used as comments on report cards, however they
will not be counted towards grades. Each student will be graded on his or her
individual report, based on the rubric below.

Data Collection Data Analysis & Explanations
5
Wow
All student data is included in final report. (By
one group member.) Group collected data
from all classmates (and possibly additional
students). Effective use of sample or
population data is displayed and student
gives a clear explanation as to why they
chose the sample or population they chose.
Data is summarized in excellent, creative and
appropriate graphs, charts or tables.
All questions are completely answered.
Each explanation and conclusion
reflects detailed and thoughtful data
analysis. Outstanding logic and
reasoning is shown to draw correct
conclusions.
4
Yes
All student data is included in final report. (By
one group member.) Group collected data
from all classmates. Student gives an
explanation for the sample or population they
chose to use. Data is summarized in
appropriate graphs, charts or tables.
All questions are answered.
Explanations and conclusions are clear
and well written and support effective
data analysis. Logic is used to form
correct conclusions.
3
Yes, but
Most student data is included in final report.
(By one group member.) Group collected
data from most classmates. Student mentions
their sample or population but doesnt
explain why they chose it. Most data is
summarized in graphs, charts or tables.
Most questions are answered. Some
explanations and conclusions are
made, reflecting effective data
analysis. Some logic is used to form
correct conclusions.
2
No, but
Minimal student data is included in final
report. (By one group member.) Group
collected data from a minimal amount of
classmates. The group used the data from
the entire class but didnt explain why they
chose this sample. Data is not appropriately
summarized.
Minimal questions are answered.
Minimal conclusions and explanations.
Minimal evidence of data analysis. No
evidence of logic used to form
conclusions.
1
No
No student data is included in final report. (By
any group members.)
No questions are answered. (No
explanations or conclusions.)


Lesson plan adapted from Camp Earth Bound: Problem solving and finding for fun lesson
plan by Learn NC (the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/3984
Rubric adapted from The Halloween Party lesson plan by Sherry Talbot (given in class)



Pioneer Ranch Camp Group Number: ________________
Student Information Sheets:


1. Students first and last name _________________________
2. Grade ______________ Group Number ______________
3. Number of Brothers ______________ Ages ______________
4. Number of Sisters ______________ Ages ______________
5. Likes Camping? (not at all) 1 2 3 4 5 (very much)
6. Favourite Class Subject _________________________
7. Least Favourite Subject _________________________
8. Favourite Sport _________________________
9. Favourite Movie _________________________
10. Favourite 2 Foods _____________________________
11. Hobbies ____________________________
12. Future Goal _________________________


__________________________________________________________________

1. Students first and last name _________________________
2. Grade ______________ Group Number ______________
3. Number of Brothers ______________ Ages ______________
4. Number of Sisters ______________ Ages ______________
5. Likes Camping? (not at all) 1 2 3 4 5 (very much)
6. Favourite Class Subject _________________________
7. Least Favourite Subject _________________________
8. Favourite Sport _________________________
9. Favourite Movie _________________________
10. Favourite 2 Foods _____________________________
11. Hobbies ____________________________
12. Future Goal _________________________




Pioneer Ranch Camp Name: _________________
Math 9 Assignment
Date: _________________

Guidelines: Group Number: _________

Work with your partners to complete this assignment. Be sure to divide the
tasks up equally.
Each group member must prepare his or her own report to hand in. All
reports must contain answers to each question. Reports may be typed or
handwritten so long as they are legible and neat!
Each group member must complete a Peer Evaluation Form for each
member of his or her group. These must be handed in with your reports.
One group member is to compile all of the Student Information Sheets for
your group and hand them in with their assignment. Please ensure your
group number is on the information sheets and your individual reports.
Make sure to interview all of your classmates when gathering data. You
may also wish to interview additional students for some of the questions.

Procedure:

Suppose your class is planning a field trip to Pioneer Ranch Camp for three
days and two nights. A trip like this needs to be carefully planned. Using the
information that you will gather from your classmates, complete the following
research about taking the trip.

1. Using the Student Information Booklet, gather information about all of your
classmates. Be sure that you obtain answers for all of the questions and feel
free to ask any additional questions that you think may be helpful in
planning this trip. Be sure to ask everyone the same questions!

2. Organize your student information into graphs, charts or tables that will
enable you to draw conclusions for the following questions. Use graph
paper or computers to ensure neatness. Be sure to include titles and labels.

3. Pioneer Ranch deals mainly with the subjects of Mathematics and Science.
There will most likely be a lot of physical activity as well.

a) According to your database (class information sheets), how many
students would most likely enjoy the educational opportunities offered
on this trip?
b) What information do you need to look up in your database in order to
find the answer to part (a)?
c) What percentage of the class would benefit from this trip according to
personal interests?

Explain your answers.



4. The decision is made to take this exciting class trip. The next question is how
to get there? You will be taking the entire class as well as one adult
chaperone for every eight students. A decision needs to be made as to the
type of transportation to use. You could use the Countys Department of
Education vans. These each hold eleven people including the driver. The
class would have to supply the drivers. There are four vans available for the
dates of your trip. Your other alternative is a commercial tour bus
company. Each bus holds thirty-eight passengers and the drivers are
supplied. What is your best option for transportation and how did you
reach your decision?

5. Your teachers and parents have met to discuss your trip. Since this is such a
unique opportunity, the parents want more of their children to join in on the
fun. It has been decided that any brother or sister age ten to thirteen
should be allowed to go as well.

a) How many siblings would be going with your class?
b) Now how many children total are traveling?
c) How does this change the amount of chaperones needed?
d) How does this change transportation decisions?

6. Suppose word travels and the principal decides that the entire school
should have the option of going on this trip.

a) If there are 600 students in your school, determine how many people
would choose to attend this trip and explain your reasoning. (Without
asking each person!)
b) Do you need more data? If so, collect it! Explain why or why not.
c) How does this change the amount of chaperones needed?
d) How does this change transportation decisions?

7. Now that you have the number of people that will be going to Pioneer
Ranch and you have organized the transportation situation, sleeping
arrangements must be handled. Everyone will be bringing a sleeping bag
and pillow. Each lodge has a loft for sleeping space. The dimensions of the
main floor of the lodge are 15m X 7m and the sleeping loft is one half of
that. The average sleeping bag is 90cm X 195cm.

a) How many students is there room for in the loft?
b) You will need to separate sleeping quarters for male and female
students. How many lodges are required?
c) Can you find any other problems that need to be solved for your
sleeping arrangements?

Explain your answers.



8. Now you must organize meals. You will be traveling to Pioneer Ranch on
one day, spending a night and full day, spending another night and then
returning during the late afternoon of the third day.

a) How many meals will you need supplies for?
b) How would you decide what to serve for each meal?
c) Can you find any other problems that you may have to address when
dealing with the menus? If so, what are they?

9. Most of your time will be scheduled for you with educational activities;
however, you will have 45 minutes of free time in the morning and 60
minutes of free time in the afternoon. The following areas will be open to
you: swimming, shooting hoops, horseback riding, drawing and sketching,
quiet reading and hiking.

a) Using your database, which selections will be the most popular?
b) How many adult chaperones will need to be assigned to each activity?

Explain your answers.

10. It has been decided that one video will be shown each night for
entertainment. It will have to be something that is rated G but does not
necessarily have to be educational.

a) Look over data in your class and make the decision as to which movies
should be rented. (Dont forget to ensure that the movie you picked is
rated G! You may use technology to research this.)
b) How did you make your decision?


Youve done an admirable job! Now reflect on your work:

11. As you can see, it takes a lot of planning for a trip of this sort.

a) What have you learned?
b) What other problems could arise that you should be prepared for?
Explain how these problems can be avoided to have a safe,
comfortable and enjoyable trip.






Evaluation:

Each person will make a report that will be submitted for evaluation.
Reports should include the following:

Your name and group number
Tables, charts or graphs that summarize your Student Database
Answers to all of the questions in report form
Completed Peer Evaluation Forms for all members of your group

In addition, one group member must hand in all of the Student Information
Sheets for their group!

You will be individually assessed based on the rubric below.


Data Collection Data Analysis & Explanations
5
Wow
All student data is included in final report. (By
one group member.) Group collected data
from all classmates (and possibly additional
students). Effective use of sample or
population data is displayed and student
gives a clear explanation as to why they
chose the sample or population they chose.
Data is summarized in excellent, creative and
appropriate graphs, charts or tables.
All questions are completely answered.
Each explanation and conclusion
reflects detailed and thoughtful data
analysis. Outstanding logic and
reasoning is shown to draw correct
conclusions.
4
Yes
All student data is included in final report. (By
one group member.) Group collected data
from all classmates. Student gives an
explanation for the sample or population they
chose to use. Data is summarized in
appropriate graphs, charts or tables.
All questions are answered.
Explanations and conclusions are clear
and well written and support effective
data analysis. Logic is used to form
correct conclusions.
3
Yes, but
Most student data is included in final report.
(By one group member.) Group collected
data from most classmates. Student mentions
their sample or population but doesnt
explain why they chose it. Most data is
summarized in graphs, charts or tables.
Most questions are answered. Some
explanations and conclusions are
made, reflecting effective data
analysis. Some logic is used to form
correct conclusions.
2
No, but
Minimal student data is included in final
report. (By one group member.) Group
collected data from a minimal amount of
classmates. The group used the data from
the entire class but didnt explain why they
chose this sample. Data is not appropriately
summarized.
Minimal questions are answered.
Minimal conclusions and explanations.
Minimal evidence of data analysis. No
evidence of logic used to form
conclusions.
1
No
No student data is included in final report. (By
any group members.)
No questions are answered. (No
explanations or conclusions.)




Pioneer Ranch Camp Name: _________________
Peer Evaluation Form
Date: _________________

Group Number: _________

Instructions:

Please complete one peer evaluation for each of your group members.
Read each question and then put an X in the box that corresponds to the
characteristics exhibited by your group member (always, most of the time,
sometimes, rarely or never).
These evaluations will not determine the grades of your peers but they will
be used to determine if future group work should occur.
Please be honest in answering each question.

Name of person you are evaluating: _________________________




Always
Most of
the Time
Sometimes Rarely Never
This person came to the group prepared to
work.

This person completed all of their tasks for the
group on time.

This person provided quality work for the
group.

This person shared ideas and helped other
group members when they needed help.

This person helped to keep other group
members focused and on task.

This person was responsible for delegating
tasks between group members.