Neighbourhood Statistics Students will conduct research on their immediate neighbourhoods, giving them an insight on the demographics of their neighbourhoods. This activity is meant to be used as a quick assessment tool at the beginning of the year or before entering a mathematics unit on Data Management and Probability. It should be noted, however that before evaluating students' academic progress a number of assessment tools must be used. During this activity students are required to examine survey data on the desired attributes of a perfect principal, describe the information that can be extracted from the given data and calculate the mean, median and mode for the set of data provided. Plugged into the Internet Students examine who uses the Internet and what they are using it for.
Students discuss potential risks associated with use.
Political Parties and Election Results High school students become familiar with the results of the 1997 Federal Election through an analysis of data on the Number of Valid Votes, by Political Affiliation. Students integrate data and knowledge with other research materials to produce a 2-3 page election strategy for a specific political party. Religious observance, marriage and family Students identify some of the effects of religious observance on Canadians and become aware of religious traditions of various religious groups. Jean Talon Students review tables of census data collected in 1665 and 1666 by Jean Talon. Students role play Jean Talon and prepare a presentation to convince the King of France to increase his investment in New France.