Classroom Resource

Mode StudyJam

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

6

Overview

In this interactive activity, students will be led through steps to find the mode of a data set and describe the difference between the mean, median, and mode. There are teaching activities as well as practice activities available. A handout that reviews the strategies taught during the activity can be printed. A karaoke song with printable lyrics will help students learn and review the steps taught during the activity. After utilizing this resource, the students can complete the short quiz to assess their understanding.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 6

MA19.6.23

Calculate, interpret, and compare measures of center (mean, median, mode) and variability (range and interquartile range) in real-world data sets.

Unpacked Content

UP:MA19.6.23

Vocabulary

  • Data distribution
  • Measures of center
  • Measures of variability
  • Mean
  • Median
  • Mode
  • Interquartile range
  • Range

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Measures of center and how they are affected by the data distribution and context.
  • Measures of variability and how they are affected by the data distribution and context.
  • Methods of determining mean, median, mode, interquartile range, and range.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Describe the nature of the attribute under investigation including how it was measured and its unit of measure using the context in which the data were collected.
  • Determine measures of center and variability for a set of numerical data.
  • Use characteristics of measures of center and variability to justify choices for summarizing and describing data.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Measures of center for a set of data summarize the values in the set in a single number and are affected by the distribution of the data.
  • Measures of variability for a set of data describe how the values vary in a single number and are affected by the distribution of the data.
Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 6

MA19.6.24

Represent numerical data graphically, using dot plots, line plots, histograms, stem and leaf plots, and box plots.

Unpacked Content

UP:MA19.6.24

Vocabulary

  • Dot plots
  • Histograms
  • Box plots
  • Stem and leaf plots
  • Line plots
  • Extreme values
  • Outliers
  • Gaps
  • Clusters
  • Symmetric
  • Skewed
  • Center
  • Spread
  • peaks
  • 5 number summary
  • Minimum
  • Maximum
  • Median
  • lower quartile
  • Upper quartile

Knowledge

Students know:
  • How to use graphical representations of real-world data to describe context, center, spread and shape from which they were collected.
  • Techniques for constructing line plots, stem and leaf plots, dot plots, histograms, and box plots.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Organize and display data using dot plots, line plots, stem and leaf plots, histograms, and box plots.
  • Describe the nature of the attribute under investigation including how it was measured and its unit of measure using the context in which the data were collected.
  • Describe the shape of numerical data distribution including patterns and extreme values.
  • Use graphical representations of real-world data to describe and summarize the context from which they were collected.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Sets of data can be organized and displayed in a variety of ways, each of which provides unique perspectives of the data set.
  • Data displays help in conceptualizing ideas and in solving problems.
  • The overall shape and other significant features of a set of data, (e.g., gaps, peaks, clusters and extreme values) are important in summarizing numerical data sets.
Link to Resource
https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/data-analysis/mode.htm

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/
Accessibility

Accessibility

Audio resources: includes a transcript or subtitles
Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings
License

License Type

Custom

Custom License Type (URL)

http://www.scholastic.com/terms.htm

Comments or Notes

The quiz may be completed as a whole group or independently on student devices.

Scholastic StudyJams is a free resource for teachers.  Teachers do not need to create an account to access the resources available.

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