Students collect data from coin tosses and chart this information on a spreadsheet. Then, they create a graph and analyze their results. Students should have an understanding of probability prior to this computer activity.
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More Computer Activities Through The Year
More Computer Activities Through The Year features step-by-step instructions for projects using common programs for word processing, spreadsheets, multimedia presentations, and the Internet. Activities include creating a template, graphing and analyzing data, making a newsletter, researching topics on the World Wide Web, and more! Projects are easy to modify and align to your specific curriculum.