Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Choosing the Correct Graph StudyJam

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

6

Overview

In this interactive activity, students will be led through steps to choose the correct graph for a particular data set. There are teaching activities as well as practice activities available. A handout that reviews the strategies taught during the activity can be printed. There is a karaoke song with printable lyrics that will help students learn and review the steps taught during the activity. 

    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.
    Link to Resource

    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
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