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One Sample Inference: Sum of Three

I ran across the idea for this activity somewhere along the way and thought it was great, so I created a version for my AP Statistics class.  I used this as a review for one-sample inference (confidence intervals and significance tests for means and proportions).  Basically, it helps the students compartmentalize which formulas to use and where to find it on their calculators.  Note: this activity is designed to allow learners to familiarize themselves with components of inference, it is not like an AP free response question.  But of course, it's fun (in my eyes anyway)!

 Each group of three will receive a deck of cards.  The cards are color-coded and the idea is for students to work on the same color at the same time.  Each student must find the answer to their card and then take the sum of all three answers for the entire group.  If they are correct, the group can move to the next color; otherwise, they will need to work as a team to figure out who is incorrect.


I have a Google Form set up with locks to the cards- this is how students know if they are correct.  If they get the incorrect message, back to the drawing board!  I love Google Forms... set it up once and it gives feedback forever 😎

 If you are interested in this activity, you may view and copy the template by clicking here.

 ~SSB

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