9th Grade Statistics Homeschool Curriculum
Most freshman statistics is calculation without understanding. Ours builds genuine statistical intuition - the ability to think with data that transfers to any field.
About 9th Grade Learners
Freshmen are beginning to form opinions about social issues, politics, and the world. Statistics gives them tools to evaluate claims critically rather than accepting assertions blindly. This is the age when they start to understand that numbers can be manipulated.
- Natural skepticism about claims - they want proof
- Interest in social issues where data matters
- Exposure to statistics through sports, games, social media
- Beginning to think about their own future decisions
Learning Objectives
- Recognize common statistical manipulations in media
- Calculate and interpret basic descriptive statistics
- Understand correlation vs. causation distinction
- Create basic data visualizations that communicate clearly
- Design and conduct simple surveys with proper sampling