A fully illustrated, 36-page inquiry-based picture book that gets middle schoolers actually thinking statistically — not just following procedures.
Statistics education works best when students notice something genuinely surprising about the world — and want to explain it. Every page of this book is designed to create that moment.
— Dr. Jennifer McNally, statistics education researcher and authorStudents encounter genuine statistical puzzles before receiving instruction — building the cognitive need for each concept before it's taught.
Visual, engaging, and accessible — designed for the full range of learners in a heterogeneous classroom, not just strong readers.
Works as the centerpiece of your 7.SP unit or as a high-engagement supplement to your existing curriculum.
Written by a statistics education researcher. Grounded in how students actually build statistical understanding — not just procedural fluency.
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The illustrated format is intentional — research shows visual, inquiry-based texts are more accessible for a wider range of learners, including middle schoolers. The statistical content and cognitive demand are firmly at the Grade 7 level. Many teachers describe it as "a picture book that thinks like a textbook." The illustrations support conceptual understanding; they don't simplify it.
Lesson frameworks aligned to CCSS 7.SP standards, discussion prompts for each section of the book, differentiation strategies for heterogeneous classrooms, and guidance on integrating the book into your existing curriculum — whether you use it as a standalone unit or alongside your current materials.
Either. It's designed to work as the core instructional text for your 7.SP unit, or as a high-engagement supplement alongside any existing curriculum. The Educators' Guide includes notes for both approaches so you can fit it into whatever structure you're working with.
Class sets of 25 paperback copies are available at $16.99/copy ($424 total) with the Educators' Guide PDF included free. Email info@inclusivestatistics.com to place a classroom or school order, or to request a review copy before committing.
Yes — review copies are available for Grade 7 math teachers considering classroom adoption. Send an email to info@inclusivestatistics.com with your name, school, and grade level and we'll arrange one.
Yes, individual copies are available on Amazon (paperback and hardcover). If you'd like the book bundled with the Educators' Guide PDF, or if you're ordering a class set, ordering directly through this site gives you both at the best price.
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