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Fathom Dynamic Data Software Statistics and Probability

"Bring the Power of Data into your Algebra or Statistics Lessons" [|Key Curriculum Press]

Developed by Key Curriculum Press, Fathom Dynamic Data Software is a program that "brings the power of data" to Statistics and Algebra lessons. The software enhances the student's comprehension of data analysis through generating tangible manipulations of data in the form of tables, plots, and algebraic expressions. It allows students to explore a multitude of concepts surround data; namely the structure of data, the correlation of data, variables, means, medians, modes, random number generators, elements from probability, along with several tools that provide students with access to create regression lines, lines of best fit, calculating expected value and determining probability measures for various data sets (which can also be simulated by Fathom). Fathom can be used to deepen student's understanding of mathematics, statistics, science and social sciences. There are several sample documents that can be used to generate projects and activities that model any concept that needs emphasis. Fathom was developed for use in grades 8 through college. Click on the Fathom logo, situated above, to visit Key Curriculum Press's website and learn more about the features of this program!



A more child friendly adaptation of this model has been designed by Key Curriculum Press to cater to the needs of our younger mathematicians. This program, similar in function to Fathom, but geared more towards a younger audience, is //Tinker Plots//.//Tinker Plots// software is designed to get students in grades 4 through 8 excited about data and what they can learn from looking at a data set. With the power of Tinker Plots, students will have the ability to analyze data by creating colorful representation that help allow students distinguish data and interpret graphical representations. This is also the first step in helping students visualize and recognizes patterns within a data set. It also aligns and is recognized as an "optimal tool to help your students master **probability and statistics concepts** in the [|Common Core State Standards]." Click on the //Tinker Plots// logo below to visit the site and learn more about this program!