Worksheet directions

Grade 7 • Guided Practice • Work with your teacher or a partner. Discuss the model or strategy, then complete each problem.

Sample questions

1. A random sample of 30 students finds 8 who prefer a new club. Estimate how many of 1000 students may prefer it.
2. A random sample of 25 students finds 10 who prefer a new club. Estimate how many of 1000 students may prefer it.
3. A random sample of 20 students finds 7 who prefer a new club. Estimate how many of 1000 students may prefer it.
4. A random sample of 55 students finds 9 who prefer a new club. Estimate how many of 1000 students may prefer it.
5. A random sample of 55 students finds 8 who prefer a new club. Estimate how many of 1000 students may prefer it.
6. A random sample of 50 students finds 10 who prefer a new club. Estimate how many of 1000 students may prefer it.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 7.SP.A.1–2. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

• 7.SP.A.1 — Understand statistics and random sampling
• 7.SP.A.2 — Use data to draw inferences

Bring it into your lesson

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