Statistics is an area of Math that centers on data collection, presentation, and analysis. For example, the data from Sumdog.com Math Competitions show how Swift Middle School Homerooms' compare. Room 312 has set a goal of 55,000 points by 4-30, do you think that they'll reach their goal given the data shown below? The Math competition also shows room 313 in 1st place for the Fall Competition, will they be able to regain the lead in the Spring? Room 315 has set a goal of 30,000 points, is this goal attainable?
One popular game on Sumdog.com is "Junk Pile"- the game pictured on the logo above:) If you haven't tried out the games on this free web site, why not give it a try?!
Spring 2012 Spring Math Competition Overall Totals for Fall and Spring
Homeroom Total Points 4-30-12 Rooms Total Points Percent
312 43,221 312 55,937 57%
313 7,632 313 30,160 32%
314 2,218 315 7,370 8%
315 5,242 314 3,052 3%
Total 55,122 Total 96,519 100%
Fall 2011 Sumdog Math Competition
Homeroom Final Points
313 22,528
312 12,716
315 2,128
314 834
Total 38,206
Congratulations to all those who participated in the Spring Sumdog competition! 7th and 8th grade students talked about new games that they tried on sumdog.com, including some two player games. A big effort by Room 312, resulted in the attainment of their goal of 55,000 points. Several students helped compile the points and chart statistics throughout the competition. The top 3 winners for the Sumdog competition were Neerida, Sofia, and Brianna. The efforts of all the students that participated led to learning new math concepts, practicing math skills, and having fun doing the math.
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