MDM4U – MATHEMATICS OF DATA MANAGEMENT – GRADE 12 HANDOUTS & RESOURCES
MDM4U Grade 12 Data Management Math Course Description
This course broadens students’ understanding of mathematics as it relates to managing data. Students will apply methods for organizing and analysing large amounts of information; solve problems involving probability and statistics; and carry out a culminating investigation that integrates statistical concepts and skills. Students will also refine their use of the mathematical processes necessary for success in senior mathematics. Students planning to enter university programs in business, the social sciences, and the humanities will find this course of particular interest.
Prerequisite: Functions, Grade 11, University Preparation, or Functions and Applications, Grade 11, University/College Preparation

It should also be noted that I have undergone a complete transformation in how I believe mathematics should be taught and learned and thus how I delivered math lessons a decade ago is completely different than how I teach now. Learn more about transforming your math lessons from rushing to procedures to problem based math lessons here.
3 Act Math Tasks
MDM4U Grade 12 Data Management Real World Math Problems
Access 3 Act Math Tasks related to the MDM4U Grade 12 Data Management Math Course.
Access Grade 12 Data Management course material related to Counting and Probability, Data Management and Statistical Analysis.
There may also be some 3 act math style problem based lessons and units on the Make Math Moments site.
MDM4U Grade 12 Data Management Culminating Projects
Statistics and Probability Independent Projects
Access the MDM4U Grade 12 Data Management Culminating Project Expectations, Rubric, Proposal and Exemplars for both the One- and Two-Variable Statistics and Probability Culminating Projects.
MDM4U – Mathematics of Data Management – Grade 12 – Worksheets
McGraw-Hill Ryerson – Digital Textbook
RESOURCES | DESCRIPTION |
McGraw-Hill Ryerson Textbook: Mathematics of Data Management in PDF format. Also included is the full solution manual for even numbered problems.Download
Adobe Reader to view files. All files are numbered according to the order of the textbook, not our course! |
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Introduction to Excel | Powerpoint presentation which teaches the user, step-by-step, how to use Microsoft Excel to manage and manipulate data effectively. |
Introduction to Fathom | Powerpoint presentation which teaches the user, step-by-step, how to use Fathom to manage and manipulate data effectively. |
Importing Data Into Fathom | Word document which describes how to import data into Fathom and other data management software packages. |
MDM4U – Unit 1 – Statistics of One Variable
Sec. 1.1 (2.1) – Data Analysis with Graphs (Part 1) | Page 101-103 #2, 7, 13 |
Sec. 1.1 (2.1) – Data Analysis with Graphs (Part 2) |
Page 101-103 #1, 3(ab), 5, 9, 11 |
Sec. 1.2 (2.3) – Sampling Techniques | Page 117-118 #1-9 |
Sec. 1.3 (2.4) – Bias (Learn Independently) | Page 123-124 #1-6, 8 |
Sec. 1.4 (2.5) – Measures of Central Tendency | Page 133-135 #1-10, 12, 14 |
Sec. 1.5 (2.6) – Measures of Spread (Part 1) | Page 148-150 #1, 6a, 10 |
Sec. 1.5 (2.6) – Measures of Spread (Part 2) | Page 148-150 #2-5, 6bc, 9, 11-14 |
MDM4U – Unit 2 – Statistics of Two Variables
Sec. 2.1 (3.1) – Scatter Plots and Linear Correlation | Page 168-170 #1-3,5,6,9,10 |
Sec. 2.2 (3.2) – Linear Regression | Page 180-183 #1,2,5-7,14 |
Sec. 2.3 (3.4) – Cause and Effect | Page 199-201 #1-5, 8, 11, 14 |
Page 209-211 #1-5,8 |
MDM4U – Unit 3 – Organized Counting
Sec. 3.1 (4.1) – Organized Counting | Page 229 #1-20 |
Sec. 3.2 (4.2) – Factorial Notation | Sec. 3.2 Handout |
Sec. 3.3 (4.2) – Counting Permutations | Page 239 #1-4, 6ab, 7, 9-16, 19, 22 |
Sec. 3.4 (4.3) – Permutations with Some Identical Elements (Learn Independently) | Page 245 #2-5, 7-9, 12, 13 |
Sec. 3.5 (4.4 & 4.5) – Pascal’s Triangle | Page 251 #2-4 & Page 256 #1-11 |
MDM4U – Unit 4 – Combinations
Sec. 4.1 (5.1) – Counting with Set Theory and Venn Diagrams | Page 170-172 #1-9 |
Sec. 4.2 (5.2) – Combinations | Page 179-181 #1-9, 11-15 |
Sec. 4.3 (5.3) – Problem Solving with Combinations | Page 286-287 #1-13 |
Sec. 4.4 (5.4) – Relating Pascal’s Triangle to Combinations | Page 193 #1 and 4.4.1 & 4.4.2 Worksheets |
MDM4U – Unit 5 – Probability
Sec. 5.1 (6.1) – Introduction to Probability (Part 1) | Page 312-313 #1, 4, 5, 6, 11 |
Sec. 5.1 (6.1) – Introduction to Probability (Part 2) | Page 312-313 #2, 3, 7, 10 |
Sec. 5.2 (6.2) – Odds | Page 318-319 #1-6, 9-12 |
Sec. 5.3 (6.3) – Problem Solving Using Counting Techniques | Page 324-326 #1-11 |
Sec. 5.4 (6.4) – Dependent and Independent Events | Page 334-335 #1-10, 1 |
Sec. 5.5 (6.5) – Mutually Exclusive Events (Learn Independently) | Page 340-343 #1-8, 11, 13 |
MDM4U – Unit 6 – Discrete Probability Distributions
Sec. 6.1 (7.1) – Probability Distributions | Page 374-376 #1-13 |
Sec. 6.2 (7.2) – Binomial Distribution |
Page 385-387 #1, 2a, 3, 5, 6bc, 7, 8ab, 10, 11 |
Page 394-396 #1-12 | |
Sec. 6.4 (7.4) – Hypergeometric Distribution | Page 404-405 #1, 2a, 3, 7-12 |
MDM4U – Unit 7 – The Normal Distribution
Sec. 7.1.1 (8.1) – Continuous Probability Distributions | Page 419-421 #1-4, 6 |
Sec. 7.1.2 (8.1) – Continuous Probability Distributions (Cont…) | Page 420-421 #7,9 & 7.1.2 Worksheet |
Sec. 7.2 (8.2) – Properties of the Normal Distribution | Page 430-431 #1-10 |
Sec. 7.3 (8.3) – Normal Sampling and Modelling | Page 439-441 #1-3, 8-10 |
Page 449-450 #1-7 |
MDM4U Grade 12 Mathematics of Data Management
Strands and Overall Expectations
Counting and Probability
- CP1 – solve problems involving the probability of an event or a combination of events for discrete sample spaces;
- CP2 – solve problems involving the application of permutations and combinations to determine the probability of an event.
Probability Distributions
- PD1 – demonstrate an understanding of discrete probability distributions, represent them numerically, graphically, and algebraically, determine expected values, and solve related problems from a variety of applications;
- PD2 – demonstrate an understanding of continuous probability distributions, make connections to discrete probability distributions, determine standard deviations, describe key features of the normal distribution, and solve related problems from a variety of applications.
Organization of Data For Analysis
- DA1 – demonstrate an understanding of the role of data in statistical studies and the variability inherent in data, and distinguish different types of data;
- DA2 – describe the characteristics of a good sample, some sampling techniques, and principles of primary data collection, and collect and organize data to solve a problem.
Statistical Analysis
- SA1 – analyse, interpret, and draw conclusions from one-variable data using numerical and graphical summaries;
- SA2 – analyse, interpret, and draw conclusions from two-variable data using numerical, graphical, and algebraic summaries;
- SA3 – demonstrate an understanding of the applications of data management used by the media and the advertising industry and in various occupations.
Culminating Data Management Investigation
- CI1 – design and carry out a culminating investigation* that requires the integration and application of the knowledge and skills related to the expectations of this course;
- CI2 – communicate the findings of a culminating investigation and provide constructive critiques of the investigations of others.
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Each Teacher Guide consists of:
- Intentionality of the lesson;
- A step-by-step walk through of each phase of the lesson;
- Visuals, animations, and videos unpacking big ideas, strategies, and models we intend to emerge during the lesson;
- Sample student approaches to assist in anticipating what your students might do;
- Resources and downloads including Keynote, Powerpoint, Media Files, and Teacher Guide printable PDF; and,
- Much more!
See all of our problem based math lessons.
Each Teacher Guide consists of:
- Intentionality of the lesson;
- A step-by-step walk through of each phase of the lesson;
- Visuals, animations, and videos unpacking big ideas, strategies, and models we intend to emerge during the lesson;
- Sample student approaches to assist in anticipating what your students might do;
- Resources and downloads including Keynote, Powerpoint, Media Files, and Teacher Guide printable PDF; and,
- Much more!
Students will often Notice and Wonder before making an estimate to draw them in and invest in the problem.
A great example of this is one of our more recent units called Piggy Bank.
These prompts are given each lesson with the following conditions:
- No calculators are to be used; and,
- Students are to focus on how they can convince their math community that their solution is valid.
Students are left to engage in a productive struggle as the facilitator circulates to observe and engage in conversation as a means of assessing formatively.
The facilitator is instructed through the Teacher Guide on what specific strategies and models could be used to make connections and consolidate the learning from the 3 act math lesson.
A review image, video, or animation is provided as a conclusion to the task from the problem based lesson.
While this might feel like a natural ending to the context students have been exploring, it is just the beginning as we look to leverage this context via extensions and additional lessons to dig deeper.
At the end of each lesson, consolidation prompts and/or extensions are crafted for students to purposefully practice and demonstrate their current understanding.
Facilitators are encouraged to collect these consolidation prompts as a means to engage in the assessment process and inform next moves for instruction.
At the end of each lesson, consolidation prompts and/or extensions are crafted for students to purposefully practice and demonstrate their current understanding.
Facilitators are encouraged to collect these consolidation prompts as a means to engage in the assessment process and inform next moves for instruction.
In multi-day units of study, Math Talks are crafted to help build on the thinking from the previous day and build towards the next step in the developmental progression of the concept(s) we are exploring.
Each Math Talk is constructed as a string of related problems that build with intentionality to emerge specific big ideas, strategies, and mathematical models.

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