MA19.6.23

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

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.

Vocabulary

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

Aligned Learning Resources

Forecasting Statistics

Median StudyJam

Circle Graph StudyJam

Mean/Average StudyJam

Mode StudyJam

Choosing the Correct Graph StudyJam

Design by Adaptive Theme