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You make predictions every day. Predictions are statements based on what you know and the patterns you see.
When the temperature is cold and you see big, dark clouds in the sky, you might predict snowy weather. If you have a bag with more red jelly beans than any other color, you might predict that the next bean you pull from the bag will be red.
People look at patterns to see what is most likely to happen. Then they make predictions based on that information.
- Pretend a new student is coming to class. What can you predict about the length of his or her name? Explain your thinking.
- How would the graph change if you added all the third-grade classes in your school?
- Elizabeth and Miguel are discussing Question 11. Do you agree with Elizabeth or Miguel? Explain your thinking.
- How would the graph change if everyone in class added two names from their family? Discuss.
- What number of letters should computer games allow for first names? Write a letter to the TIMS Game Company to let them know. Describe the investigation you did. Include the results that helped you reach your decision.
