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Curated OER

Central Tendencies and Normal Distribution Curve

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders are given data (class test scores) to determine central tendencies, and find information needed to construct a normal distribution curve. They become proficient in calculating mode, median and average.
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Curated OER

Collecting, organizing and comparing data for cellular telephone buying and calculating average, and median price and best deal per cost.

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research data and develop statistical methods such as mean and median price and make convincing arguments as powerful ways for decision making.
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Curated OER

Great Tasting Shapes

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate the concept of median, mode, and range using a simple model for display purposes. They examine different shaped crackers out of a box and identify the ones that occur the most. Then the calculations for the...
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Curated OER

An Introduction to Elementary Statistics

For Teachers 7th - Higher Ed
Students explain and appreciate the use of statistics in everyday life. They define basic terms used in statistics and compute simple measures of central tendency.
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Curated OER

Holly Leaves

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders analyze mathematics by participating in a botany activity. In this holly lesson, 6th graders identify if all holly leaves have the same amount of prickles by conducting a math survey. Students analyze many leaves and...
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Curated OER

Finding Range

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this range worksheet, students enter mean, median and mode for sets of number, then enter the range. 
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Interactive
CK-12 Foundation

Frequency Polygons: Constructing a Frequency Polygon

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Connect the dots on frequency. Given a distribution table of scores on an assessment, learners create a frequency polygon by moving points on a graph to the correct frequency. The pupils use the display to answer questions about the...
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Curated OER

Mind Your Business

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students explore how to identify the range, median, and mode in a list of numbers by using concrete materials.
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Curated OER

Statistical Specimens

For Teachers 3rd
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.
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Curated OER

Stem-and-Leaf Plots

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students are introduced to stem-and-leaf plots and calculating the mean, median, and mode from the plots.
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Box And Whiskers

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Middle schoolers investigate the concept of using box and whisker plots. They demonstrate how to use them to compute median, mode, and range. Students compare and contrast the complete and systematic processes use to solve problems. This...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Lesson #46: Bar Graphs and Line Graphs

For Students 7th - 9th
In this bar graphs and line graphs worksheet, students interpret bar graphs, line graphs, and box-and-whisker plots.  They find the measures of central tendency.  This three-page worksheet contains notes, vocabulary, and approximately 10...
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Unit Plan
Bowland

Alien Invasion

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Win the war of the worlds! Scholars solve a variety of problems related to an alien invasion. They determine where spaceships have landed on a coordinate map, devise a plan to avoid the aliens, observe the aliens, and break a code to...
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Assessment
Math Learning Center

Fifth Grade Assessments and Scoring Checklists, Common Core State Standards

For Teachers 5th Standards
Check for understanding with a set of math assessments. Fifth graders answer questions involving multiplication and division, median and mode, rotational symmetry, and graphing.
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Michigan State University

In Search of Life

For Teachers K - 3rd
Explore the habitats around you with an activity that takes kids out of the classroom to learn about the local variety of habitats and the living things that call them home. In small groups, scholars investigate their surroundings,...
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Curated OER

Box and Whisker Plots

For Teachers 7th
Seventh graders explore the concept of box and whisker plots. In this box and whisker plots activity, 7th graders plot data on a box and whisker plot. Students discuss the mean, median, and mode of the data. Students discuss range,...
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Curated OER

My Peanut Butter is Better Than Yours!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the concept of statistical data. In this statistical data lesson plan, students read an article about the dangers of peanut butter to those who are allergic. Students perform a taste test of two different brands of...
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Curated OER

Integrating Math and Sports Project

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students work in pairs to choose a set data from one of the sports websites for their chosen sports. They find the mean, median, mode, and range of their data set. Students create a graph on Microsoft Excel and write several...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Averages

For Students 6th
In this averages instructional activity, 6th graders solve and complete 3 various types of problems. First, they find the mean, mode, median and range for each set of data shown. Then, students match each team to the picture shown that...
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Assessment
Inside Mathematics

Suzi's Company

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
The mean might not always be the best representation of the average. The assessment task has individuals determine the measures of center for the salaries of a company. They determine which of the three would be the best representation...
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NASA

Exploring Data

For Students 9th - 12th
Bring the sun to your class! Young scholars analyze actual solar wind data in the second lesson of a five-part series. Their analysis includes speed, temperature, and density data.
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Virginia Department of Education

Exploring Statistics

For Teachers 10th - 12th Standards
Collect and analyze data to find out something interesting about classmates. Groups devise a statistical question and collect data from their group members. Individuals then create a display of their data and calculate descriptive...
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Curated OER

Math: Reaching New Heights

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students apply math skills to assess the range, mean, mode, and median of data sets. Using a "Reaching New Heights" worksheet, they review and discuss how to calculate the answers. Students write complete explanations of all their...
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Curated OER

Using Averages to Create Graphs Through Excel

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders create and use a spreadsheet to make graphs which will be used to analyze Progress Report and Final Report Card grades. They practice finding the mean, median, mode, and range of a data set. Students also incorporate column...

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