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Month: February 2025

These resources from Math Medic are designed to save you time while sparking your students’ curiosity.

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The Normal Approximation to the Binomial Distribution

By Math Medic | February 16, 2025

When is it appropriate to use a Normal distribution to approximate a binomial distribution? We use the green Skittles activity to discuss.

3 Things I Learned at NCTM

By Sarah Stecher | February 16, 2025

My biggest take-aways from the sessions I attended at the 2023 NCTM Annual Conference.

Would This Get Credit? 2023 AP Statistics Exam #3

By Math Medic | February 16, 2025

Here it is — the dreaded probability question! See what is needed for full credit on the AP Exam, including details about holistic scoring.

Three New Lessons for Calc BC!

By Math Medic | February 16, 2025

EFFL Lessons for Euler’s Method, Parametric and Vector Motion, and Polar Area.

AP Stats Shirt Design Contest

By Math Medic | February 16, 2025

We are looking for an official design for the 2023-2024 AP Stats shirts. Have students submit their designs here!

Stand and Talk: A Strategy for Improving Statistical Communication

By Math Medic | February 16, 2025

Struggling to get students to actually talk about statistics in your classroom? A stand and talk may be exactly what you need.

The Rights of the Learner: Building Confidence and Equity in an EFFL Classroom

By Math Medic | February 16, 2025

Karen Sleno shows us how to create an environment where taking risks is encouraged and where everyone’s voice has value.

Statistics and Technology: From the Past to the Future

By Math Medic | February 16, 2025

As technology continues to evolve, the question of what we should be teaching becomes increasingly important.

When Am I Ever Going To Use This? – Part 2

By Matt McBurney | February 16, 2025

When students ask “When Am I Ever Going To Use This?”, instead of focusing only on the content, look at everyday skills the lesson teaches.

4 Lessons We Learned While Substitute Teaching

By Math Medic | February 16, 2025

Lindsey and Sarah reflect on their experience substitute teaching.