Praxis Math
Praxis Mathematics examination for teacher certification.
Data Analysis and Probability
Making Sense of Data
Data analysis involves collecting, organizing, and interpreting information. Probability tells us how likely events are.
Reading and Creating Graphs
Bar graphs, line plots, and pie charts help visualize data. Knowing how to read and create these is vital for making informed decisions.
Calculating Probability
Probability measures the chance of something happening, from rolling a die to predicting rain. It's calculated by dividing the number of favorable outcomes by the total number of possible outcomes.
Applications Everywhere
Data and probability are used in sports stats, weather forecasting, and even choosing the fastest route to school.
Examples
Determining the likelihood of drawing a red card from a deck.
Making a bar graph of favorite fruits in a classroom survey.
In a Nutshell
Data analysis and probability help us understand and predict outcomes.