Math: Normal Distribution
These sites focus on the normal distribution. There is information on the history, characteristics, rules, and examples of normal distribution. Learn how to find the area under the normal curve and calculate a z-score. Includes interactive graphs and simulations, lesson plans, and exercises. There are links to eThemes resource on statistics and statistics for graphing.
Grades
- 9,
- 10,
- 11,
- 12
Links
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The Normal Distribution (Bell Curve)
This page provides an overview of the normal distribution. Includes a brief history, characteristics, empirical rules, central limit theorem, and applications to business administration.
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The Normal Curve
Read this 9-page PDF file about the characteristics of the normal curve, notations, and standardized score. Includes examples showing how to find areas under the standard normal curve.
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How Do You Calculate a Z-Score/ Sigma Level?
This page has a formula and an example for converting raw data to a z-score. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Normal Distribution Calculator
Input numbers into a pop-up window and see how the graph changes.
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Interactivate: The Bell Curve
In this lesson, students are introduced to the concepts of the normal curve, mean, median, and standard deviation. They will also learn how the normal distribution has been used and misused to support conclusions. Click on "normal distribution activity" for an interactive graph. NOTE: This site includes ads.
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Statistics and Shopping
Explore the normal distribution through Monte Carlo simulation. Scroll down to find a sample experiment.
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An Illustration of Basic Probability: The Normal Distribution
View an illustration of normal distribution process.
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Normal Distribution Information
This site includes five content areas to learn more about normal distribution. A number of links and resources are given to better explain this topic. NOTE: Not all of these links work. NOTE: This site includes Google ads.
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Interactivate: The Bell Curve
Use this lesson plan to teach about the bell curve. Links include a discussion about the bell curve controversy and an activity. NOTE: This site includes Google ads.
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eThemes Resource: Math: Statistics
These sites focus on basic statistics analysis including descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. There are information on data collection, data analysis, and data interpretation. Includes simulations, exercises, and lesson plans. There are links to eThemes resource on Statistics for Graphing and Probability.
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eThemes Resource: Math: Statistics for Graphing
These sites have statistics and information that students can use to create graphs. The sites include sports statistics, lengths of rivers, temperatures, and more. There are links to eThemes Resources on different types of graphs.
Education Standards
- AR
