Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Standard Deviation Calculator

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

9, 10, 11, 12

Overview

This online calculator calculates the standard deviation, variance, mean, sum, and margin of error. The related text on the website explains the meaning of standard deviation, how to calculate it using the formula, and its significance. It relates to the standard by supporting students in calculating the standard deviation for a data set, using technology where appropriate.

    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Geometry with Data Analysis

    MA19.GDA.10

    Use statistics appropriate to the shape of the data distribution to compare and contrast two or more data sets, utilizing the mean and median for center and the interquartile range and standard deviation for variability.

    Unpacked Content

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    Vocabulary

    • Center
    • Median
    • Mean
    • Spread
    • Interquartile range
    • Standard deviation
    • Absolute mean deviation

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Techniques to calculate the center and spread of data sets.
    • Techniques to calculate the mean absolute deviation and standard deviation.
    • Methods to compare data sets based on measures of center (median, mean) and spread (interquartile range and standard deviation) of the data sets.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Accurately find the center (median and mean) and spread (interquartile range and standard deviation) of data sets.
    • -Present viable arguments and critique arguments of others from the comparison of the center and spread of multiple data sets.
    • Explain their reasoning on how standard deviation develops from the mean absolute deviation.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • Multiple data sets can be compared by making observations about the center and spread of the data.
    • The center and spread of multiple data sets are used to justify comparisons of the data.
    • Both the mean and the median are used to calculate the mean absolute and standard deviations
    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 09-12 - Geometry with Data Analysis

    MA19.GDA.10b

    Calculate the standard deviation for a data set, using technology where appropriate.

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