Curated OER
Statistical Specimens
Third graders are introduced to statistical vocabulary. They complete an online activity that asks them to calculate the mean, median and mode for a set of data.
Curated OER
Range and Measures of Central Tendency
Third graders take notes on a PowerPoint presentation featuring calculating and analyzing data. They practice skills highlighted in the presentation and create a table in Microsoft Excel showing data analysis.
Curated OER
Smallest to Tallest - Where is the Middle?
Third graders measure each other's height and find the mean, median, and mode for the height of students in their class. They line up tallest to shortest and discuss the most appropriate measure of central tendency for the class.
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The One in the Middle
Students review and reinforce the concepts of mean, median, and mode based on the number of siblings the students have. They use Post-it notes to organize and re-organize the data.
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Slopes, Hopes, & Speed
Students investigate the sport of skiing through Internet research in this multi-task lesson. They compare and generalize the results of five individuals by using mean, median, and mode.
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Introduction to Descriptive Statistics
Students follow examples to study basic concepts of statistics. They work independently through the activities.
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Outer Space and Cyber Space
Fourth graders learn about the Solar System while they use mean, median and mode to explore the characteristics of the planets. Students web publish expository writing.
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Stem-and-Leaf Plots
Students are introduced to stem-and-leaf plots and calculating the mean, median, and mode from the plots.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Mean, Median, and Mode Discussion
This is a virtual discussion between a mentor and student involving mean, median, and mode. Discusses when each is used and how they are found.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Average Practice Time
In this video segment from TV411, figure skaters compute their average daily practice time.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Introduction to Statistics
"The goal of this lesson is to introduce the concepts of mean, median and mode and to develop understanding and familiarity with these ideas." This lesson is provided by Shodor Education Foundation.
Wolfram Research
Wolfram Math World: Standard Deviation
This World of Mathematics site by Eric Weisstein explains the term "Standard deviation." Provides step-by-step help, examples, and charts.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Restocking Shoes
In this video from Cyberchase, Bianca uses data on past shoe sales to help her decide what quantities of each size she should order in the next shipment.
Rice University
Hyper Stat Online Statistics Textbook
Many people cringe at the idea of studying statistics, but it doesn't have to be impossible! David M. Lane, Associate Professor of Psychology, Statistics, and Management at Rice University, offers a large collection of resources for the...
Other
Descriptive Statistics
Very complete explanation of mean, standard deviation, etc. including an online calcluator for these statistics.
Missouri State University
Missouri State University: Introductory Statistics: Statistics
This is an excellent resource on what the science of statistics involves. There are all kinds of definitions, examples, graphs, and charts to learn from. The topics covered include: mode, mean, median, skewed distributions and measures...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Mean, Median and Mode
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of finding the mean, median and mode. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page...
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 1 Mean
Use Glencoe's randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of finding the mean for a data set. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem. At the bottom of the page click the...
University of Georgia
University of Georgia: Mean Value Theorem
This site has a detailed explanation of the Mean Value Theorem.
Google
Google for Education: Sorting Data
In this example students use data collected from their class and learn to sort it before calculating the mean, median, and mode. Additionally, students learn how to use spreadsheet functions to sort based on different criteria, leading...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Means, Modes, and Medians
Students experience data collection, analysis and inquiry in this LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT -based activity. They measure the position of an oscillating platform using a ultrasonic sensor and perform statistical analysis to determine the mean,...
BBC
Bbc: Ks2 Bitesize: Maths: Handling Data
This site provides games, quizes, and information about handling data, including mode, median, and mean.
That Quiz
That Quiz: Practice Test: Graphs
This resource allows users to test their knowledge of graphs and graphing methods.