How this resource helps
Complete statistical-investigation lesson with an original reproducible 240-row synthetic dataset, three numeric measures, survey/experiment design and editable media-style heat-map interpretation. Includes a self-contained editable adaptation of NASA’s climate spiral using attributed GISTEMP data. Standard NC.M4.SP.1: Create statistical investigations to make sense of real-world phenomena. NC.M4.SP.1.1 Construct statistical questions to guide explorations of data in context. NC.M4.SP.1.2 Design sample surveys and comparative experiments using sampling methods to collect and analyze data to answer a statistical question. NC.M4.SP.1.3 Organize large datasets of real-world contexts (i.e. datasets that include 3 or more measures and have sample sizes >200) using technology (e.g., spreadsheets, dynamic data analysis tools) to determine: types of variables in the data set, possible outcomes for each variable, statistical questions that could be asked of the data, and types of numerical and graphical summaries could be used to make sense of the data. NC.M4.SP.1.4 Interpret non-standard data visualizations from the media or scientific papers to make sense of real-world phenomena.
What’s Included
- One editable 16:9 PowerPoint with 35 slides and teacher speaker notes on every slide.
- Full standard and all its subparts, unpacking, essential question, learning goals, warm-up, vocabulary and teaching routine.
- Five worked models, guided practice, partner work, five scored independent items, small-group intervention and an open extension.
- Matched blank/completed guided notes, a three-item exit ticket and reflection.
- Editable mathematical diagrams, tables and graphs where relevant. Graphing calculator or spreadsheet activities are included where required by the standard.
Resource details
- Grade / course
- NC Math 4
- Subject and resource type
- Mathematics · PowerPoint Lesson
- Files
- 0 main PDF pages · 35 editable slides · PPTX
- Estimated completion time
- 45–60 minute lesson
- Answer key
- Teacher answer guidance is included in the speaker notes on every slide.
Standard or objective
NC.M4.SP.1 — Create statistical investigations to make sense of real-world phenomena. NC.M4.SP.1.1 Construct statistical questions to guide explorations of data in context. NC.M4.SP.1.2 Design sample surveys and comparative experiments using sampling methods to collect and analyze data to answer a statistical question. NC.M4.SP.1.3 Organize large datasets of real-world contexts (i.e. datasets that include 3 or more measures and have sample sizes >200) using technology (e.g., spreadsheets, dynamic data analysis tools) to determine: types of variables in the data set, possible outcomes for each variable, statistical questions that could be asked of the data, and types of numerical and graphical summaries could be used to make sense of the data. NC.M4.SP.1.4 Interpret non-standard data visualizations from the media or scientific papers to make sense of real-world phenomena.
Create statistical investigations to make sense of real-world phenomena. NC.M4.SP.1.1 Construct statistical questions to guide explorations of data in context. NC.M4.SP.1.2 Design sample surveys and c
Original Saint Pierre Learning Resources lesson aligned to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for NC Math 4 Mathematics.
Learner directions
Students work through each slide as the teacher directs, completing practice and exit-ticket items.
Teaching suggestions
Project each slide in order. Follow the teacher models, then guide practice as labeled on each slide.