1. ASA Poster Competition 1. Question & Research Task
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 The ASA/NCTM Joint Committee on the Curriculum in Statistics and Probability and the American Statistical Association's Center for Statistics Education encourage students to participate in its annual Poster Competition.
This Slam Dunk has been designed to help you organize your ideas, create your poster and finally, compete in this yearly contest.
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In this Slam Dunk, you will conduct brief, focused research to respond to the inquiry question:
How can I create a poster to compete in the ASA competition?

2. Poster competition rules
2. Information Sources
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Using the information that you’ve learned in your class, and the information located on the links on this page, brainstorm the ideas that you have for your poster.
Poster competition rules
2017 Poster Winners
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3. 3. Student Activity What is your focus question?
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Remember, your poster dimensions need to be between 8 and 24 inches high and 24 and 30 inches wide (no larger).
Remember to structure your poster with the following information:
What is your focus question?
What data did you collect that is relevant to the focus question?
How did you analyze the data?
What conclusions were drawn by the data?
Check your poster against the grading rubric
Committees of distinguished statisticians and dedicated teachers of statistics meet each year to evaluate entries.
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4. 4. Assessment Activity
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How can I create a poster to compete in the ASA competition?
Your poster needs to be postmarked by April 1 to the address below.
There is no entry fee.
Do not send posters rolled in a tube.
Follow the instructions for entry on the website provided registration forms.
Data Visualization Poster Competition American Statistical Association 732 North Washington Street Alexandria, VA 22314
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5. 5. Enrichment Activities
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Is your project worthy of additional contest entries?
More Information!
Thinking of becoming a Statistician? Read more about the fields you could work in as a statistician.
Caucus for Women in Statistics
The International Statistical Institute Competition
Resources for Students interested in Statistics
International Statistical Literacy Project Poster Competition
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6. 6. Teacher Resources 1 2 3 4 5 6 Learning Standards Alignment
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Learning Standards Alignment
Content Learning Standards
Grade 7 & 8: Statistics and Probability
High School Statistics and Probability: Interpreting Categorical and Quantitative Data
High School Statistics and Probability: Making Inferences and Justifying Conclusions
High School Statistics and Probability: Conditional Probability and the Rules of Probability
High School Statistics and Probability: Using Probability to Make Decisions
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy
Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
AASL Standards Framework for Learners Inquire: Build new knowledge by inquiring, thinking critically, identifying problems, and developing strategies for solving problems.
Think: Learners display curiosity and initiative by:
I.A.2 Recalling prior and background knowledge as context for new meaning.
Create: Learners engage with new knowledge by following a process that includes:
I.B.1 Using evidence to investigate questions. I.B.3 Generating products that illustrate learning.
Share: Learners adapt, communicate, and exchange learning products with others in a cycle that includes:
I.C.1 Interacting with content presented by others.
Grow: Learners participate in an ongoing inquiry-based process by:
I.D.2 Engaging in sustained inquiry.
P21 Framework: 21st Century Student Outcomes
3. Information, Media & Technology Skills: Information Literacy: Access information efficiently and effectively; Use information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand.
ICT Literacy: Use technology as a tool to research, organize, evaluate and communicate information.
Time Frame: Varied depending upon the grade level and course of the student.
Differentiation strategies for this lesson:
Have students use learning supports provided in any BCPS-licensed Digital Content included in this lesson. Refer to Digital Content Snapshots & Support resources for as needed.
Notes to the teacher:
Collaborate with your school library media specialist to plan and implement this lesson.
This project is due by April 1 each year.
This Slam Dunk has been created to assist students in completing the steps necessary to compete in the ASA Poster Competition.
Last updated: July Report broken links to BCPS Library Media Programs & Digital Resources BCPS Slam Dunk Research Model, Copyright 2018, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. This lesson may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. This lesson is based on Dr. Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Digital Lesson model.